There can be many reasons why one might not be able to go to a gym to exercise. Busy office hours, social distancing etc. Whatever may be the reason, here we have some easy exercises you can do at home without any equipment.

Skipping is a great indoor activity to burn fat and get fit. It increases the metabolism and strengthens muscles of legs, arms and many more. You can burn 1,000 calories a day by skipping for around 15 minutes daily.

Dancing a fun hobby for some, with the added advantage of maintaining shape. Just put on your favorite songs and dance away. If you’re confused as to what movements you can do, consult Youtube! There are ample videos with simple dance workouts.

Get your house spic ‘n’ span and burn some calories while you’re at it! Mopping burns about 120 calories in 30 minutes which is a great amount for a not-so-intense workout, which you can do every day.

Planking is challenging at first but is immensely rewarding. A great exercise to build core strength. It works many muscles of the body and burns more calories than crunches. Good form is key so make sure you maintain the right posture.

Squats help strengthen muscles of the hips, thighs and buttocks. Maintaining a proper form while doing squats is important to avoid injuries.

Lunges work all the major muscles of the lower body. They strengthen your thighs and improve your balance. You can do walking lunges while going from one room to another!