Sunday Times

Can’t get out?

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Do Mapule’s workout at home.

Get a rope. Skipping is my favourite for cardio, to keep the heart muscle in shape.

Then, do 10 reps of squats and lunges for the lower body.

Skip again, for your heart.

Next, 10 sit-ups, crunches and/or planks for core. Do what is within your fitness capability. Watch your back!

Round 5: tricep dips. Sit on the floor with bent knees. Rest on your arms behind you, shoulder width apart. Push up using your bum. Start on the floor, or if you are fitter, use a box or chair for elevation. Straighten your legs when you can.

For the upper body. Push-ups are great, start with hands shoulderwi­dth apart. To target different muscle groups, bring your elbows closer to body, then push. Up. If you can, do a closer-grip push-up or diamond push-up if you can. This means your arms are closer together (create a diamond with your hands).

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