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Park Workout

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Park workout. Just using the bench at the park can give you a full body workout. Exercises such as bench jumps, press ups, tricep dips, planks, bench toe taps, lateral step ups, straddles and many more can give you a full body workout.

Not only can these exercises be done without any gym equipment, its also refreshing working out in the nature amidst the sounds of the birds and ducks getting ready for their day.

I recorded this video while on vacation where I had no access to a gym. This beautiful lake was just a few minutes walk from my hotel. I used the bench at this lovely park to give myself a full body workout while enjoying the mother nature.

Try these workouts and let me know in the comments section below, if you enjoyed them.


Tissue Roll Workout at Home

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Tissue Roll Workout at Home gives you a full body workout.

Follow this simple but very effective workout to give you a strong body.

Let me know in the comments section below if you enjoyed doing these exercises at home.

Exercises to Improve Running

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Running is an exercise which involves most of the large muscles of our body. These include both lower body and upper body muscles such as Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gluteals, Hip flexors, Calves and Abs. Exercises to improve running are Included in the video which must become a part of your regular workout programme.

The description of how to perform these exercises is given below.

Lunges : 

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Keep your body straight.

2. Take one step forward with right leg and start to shift weight forward so heel hits the floor first.

3. Lower your body until right thigh is parallel to floor and right shin is vertical.

4. Press into right heel to move back up to starting position.

5. Repeat with the other leg.

6. Do 10 to 15 lunges on each leg

Walking Lunges : 

1. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Keep your body straight.

2. Take one step forward with right leg and start to shift weight forward so heel hits the floor first.

3. Lower your body until right thigh is parallel to floor and right shin is vertical.

4. Press into right heel and lift your body up and bring your left foot in front to move forward.

5. Repeat with the other leg.

6. Do 10 to 15 walking lunges on each leg.

Walking Lunges using weights : 

1. Take a pair of dumb bells. (about 1 to 2 Kilos to start with). Make sure its not too heavy to put a strain on your back. Stand with feet hip-width apart. Keep your body straight.

2. Take one step forward with right leg and start to shift weight forward so heel hits the floor first.

3. Lower your body until right thigh is parallel to floor and right shin is vertical.

4. Press into right heel and lift your body up and bring your left foot in front to move forward.

5. Repeat with the other leg.

6. Do 10 to 15 walking lunges on each leg

Squat Jumps : 


1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your body straight.

2. Start by doing a regular squat, then engaging your core jump explosively throwing your hands back.

3. When you land, lower your body back into the squat position to complete one rep.

4. Do 10 Reps (jumps). Repeat two to three sets of 10 reps.

Plie Squat Jumps : 

1. Stand with feet together. Jump in the centre once.

2. Jump again to come to a squat position with legs wide apart, landing softly on your feet and hands touching the floor in the centre.

3. Continue jumping your legs in and out 10 to 15 times.

4. Repeat this 2 to 3 times with 30 seconds rest in between.

Long Jumps : 

1. Stand with feet shoulder width apart with arms on the sides. 

2. Squat down and explode forward throwing your hands behind on the sides.

3. Land softly in front.

4. Do 10 Reps (jumps). Repeat two to three sets of 10 reps

Burpees : 

1. Stand with your feet together. 

2. Push your hips back, bend your knees, and lower your body into a Squat position.

3. Place hands on the floor directly in front.

4. Jump your feet back to come in a plank position. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to heels.

5. Jump your feet back in front.

6. Reach your arms over your head and jump up into the air.

7. Land and repeat the same steps again. Repeat 2 to 3 sets of 6 to 7 burpees each with 30 seconds of rest in between. 

Mountain Climbers : 

1. Start with a plank position, on the hands and toes.

2. Keep your hands about shoulder-width apart, back flat, abs engaged, and head in alignment.

3. Pull the right knee into your chest as far as you can. Now, switch and bring the other knee in.

4. Keep switching the knees as fast as you can.

5. Repeat this 2 to 3 times with 30 seconds rest in between.

Low Plank : 

1. Lie on your stomach, bring your elbows directly under your shoulders.

2. Lift your body off the ground keeping it in one straight line with a flat back, your butt down and your core engaged.

3. Stay in this position for upto a minute.

4. Rest for 30 seconds.

5. Repeat this 2 more times.

Side Plank : 

1. Lie on your left side with your knees straight.

2. Lift your body up on your left elbow and forearm.

3. Place your right hand on your hip.

4. Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders. 

5. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds.

6. Rest for 30 seconds.

5. Repeat on the other side.

Up and Down Plank : 

1. Start in the plank position with your elbows directly under your shoulders and feet hip width apart.

2. Straighten your left hand then place your right hand on the mat.

3. Repeat this up and down movement for 8 to 10 times.

4. Rest for 30 seconds and repeat with the other hand.

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Comment below if you have benefitted from these exercises.

8 Safety Tips For Running At Night

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Running outside at night can sometimes become inevitable for us. Not able to find time for a run during the day or the absence of a 24 hour gym near us could be the reasons why we are not able to avoid but go for a run outside at night. Running at night could be risky and essential safety measures must be taken to avoid unforeseen circumstances. No workout is worth risking our general health and well being. Below are some of the important safety measures, I personally feel must be given importance.

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Swimming

 “Teach your children swimming, archery and horse riding” Said Prophet Muhammad (saw), narrated in a Hadith by Hazrat Ibn Umar (R.A).
Prophet (saw) encouraged sports for both men and women, which also included learning how to swim. Being able to swim not only brings health benefits but also prevents us from drowning during times of flood  and water voyage.

Swimming is a healthy lifetime activity for everyone whether it’s a 1 year old or 101 years old. Swimming is a water based exercise which comes with many physical and psychological benefits for all.

Swimming is beneficial for one and all, especially for those who are not physically fit to exercise.

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Muslim Women And Sports


Studies have shown that very few Muslim women participate in sports compared to the other faith groups. According to Sports England’s latest participation figures, less than one in five Muslim females exercise at least once a week – lower than any other faith group. This makes me wonder why. Especially when according to the Sunnah of our Rasoolallah (saw), Muslims should be leading in these figures.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle was the Sunnah of our Rasoolallah (saw) and healthy lifestyle was encouraged for both men and women. Then why is it that very few Muslim female participants are there in competitive sports events, compared to other faith groups.

Does this mean that sports should not be encouraged for Muslim women?

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