Home Workouts for Sustainable Fitness

Maintaining a healthy weight, especially in midlife, is about more than just diet. Here I am demonstrating a plank, a great core exercise. My approach integrates strength training, deep sleep, and stress management to build a strong, resilient body.

Surya Namaskars, or sun salutations, are one of the best full-body workouts you can do without any equipment. They engage 95% of your muscles, build strength and flexibility, and improve blood circulation. Doing 8-10 rounds is great for fat burning too.

The Chakrasana, or Wheel Pose, is a powerful yoga asana. It builds upper body strength, improves spine flexibility, and as an inversion, it aids blood flow to the brain. I incorporate strengthening asanas like this into my yoga practice for maximum benefit.

Here's a clip from my home workout routine, doing Russian twists with a light dumbbell. This exercise is great for strengthening the core and obliques. You can do it anywhere, anytime.

This is the bridge pose, another excellent yoga asana for strengthening the back and glutes. Consistency with yoga has made a huge difference in my strength and flexibility over the last few years.

A seated spinal twist is a wonderful way to improve spinal mobility and aid digestion. I always include a few gentle stretches and twists like this at the end of my workout to cool down.

All you need is a mat and a will to be fit. This video shows a simple leg stretch, which is so important as our legs have the biggest muscles and absorb more glucose. Even simple bodyweight exercises at home can be incredibly effective.

On Women's Day and every day, I believe self-care and purpose are top priorities. For me, that includes my regular strength training session. When we are strong, we can better nurture our families and pursue our passions.

On World Heart Day, here's a reminder to take care of your heart with regular exercise. Strength training exercises like squats are excellent for cardiovascular health. A strong body supports a strong heart.