Daily Exercise Routine

Warm-Up (2–3 mins)

  1. Arm Circles30 seconds (15 seconds forward, 15 seconds back)

    • Stand tall, extend arms out to your sides, and make small circles.
    • Warms up shoulders and increases joint mobility.
  2. Bodyweight Squats10 slow and controlled reps

    • Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, lower hips as if sitting in a chair, and return to standing.
    • Engages your legs, glutes, and core.
  3. High Knees/Marching in Place1 minute

    • Lift knees high toward your chest while alternating legs.
    • Boosts heart rate and preps lower body muscles.
  4. Hip Circles30 seconds (15 seconds each direction)

    • Place hands on hips, rotate hips in a circular motion.
    • Loosens hips and reduces stiffness.

Strength and Conditioning (15 mins)

Perform 2–3 rounds of the following circuit. Rest for 1–2 minutes between rounds.

A. Lower Body

  1. Bodyweight/Goblet Squats10–15 reps

    • Hold a kettlebell at your chest (if using one), squat down, and stand back up.
    • Strengthens quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core.
  2. Kettlebell Deadlifts10–12 reps

    • With the kettlebell on the ground, hinge at your hips to grab it, stand tall, and lower it back.
    • Targets hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
  3. Resistance Band Lateral Walks10 steps each direction

    • With the band around your thighs, squat slightly and take steps sideways.
    • Activates glutes and hip stabilisers.

B. Upper Body

  1. Push-Ups10–20 reps

    • Lower your chest to the ground with hands shoulder-width apart and push back up.
    • Builds chest, shoulders, triceps, and core strength.
  2. Kettlebell Rows8–10 reps per arm

    • Bend at the hips, hold the kettlebell in one hand, and pull it toward your waist.
    • Strengthens back muscles and arms.
  3. Resistance Band Pull-Aparts10–12 reps

    • Hold the band at chest height and stretch it apart until arms are wide.
    • Targets upper back and improves posture.

C. Core

  1. PlankHold for 20–30 seconds

    • Hold your body in a straight line, supported by your forearms and toes.
    • Builds core stability and endurance.
  2. Russian Twists10 twists per side

    • Sit with knees bent, twist your torso side-to-side (optionally holding a kettlebell).
    • Works obliques and rotational core strength.
  3. Glute Bridge12–15 reps

    • Lie on your back, push hips upward by squeezing your glutes, and lower slowly.
    • Strengthens glutes, lower back, and core.

Cool Down (2–3 mins)

  1. Cat-Cow Stretch30 seconds

    • On all fours, alternate arching your back upward and dipping it downward.
    • Loosens the spine and relieves tension.
  2. Hip Flexor Stretch30 seconds per side

    • Kneel on one leg, lean slightly forward to stretch the front of the hip.
    • Opens tight hips and improves mobility.
  3. Hamstring Stretch30 seconds per side

    • Sit with one leg extended, reach for your toes, and hold.
    • Stretches hamstrings and lower back.
  4. Child’s Pose30 seconds

    • Kneel, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms forward on the ground.
    • Relaxes the back and hips.