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Baba Ramdev’s Five-Move Fitness Plan Targets India’s Gen Z

Baba Ramdev shared an exercise plan for young people on Instagram.

He said people should be more active and avoid becoming lazy.

His ideas include cycling, running, swimming, yoga, and squats.

He also showed five exercises using yoga, squats, lunges, and push-up movements.

These exercises work different parts of the body.

A fitness expert said they may help with energy, posture, heart health, and managing stress.

People should begin slowly, warm up, drink water, and rest.

They should also stop and seek professional advice if they feel intense or unusual pain.

Key facts

Demonstrated exercises: Surya namaskar, baithak, skandasana, sadharan dand, and Hanuman dand
Additional activities: Cycling, running, swimming, badminton, and wrestling
Target audience: Young people and Gen Z
Reported benefits: Energy, posture, cardiovascular fitness, stress management, healthy weight, endurance, stability, and balance
Muscle groups: Legs, glutes, core, chest, shoulders, arms, and back
Safety guidance: Use proper form, start at a manageable intensity, warm up, cool down, hydrate, rest, and avoid exercising through intense or unexpected pain
Recovery suggestions: Gentle butterfly poses and breathing techniques, including bhastrika, kapal bhati for youngsters, and anulom vilom pranayam

indianexpress.com · 2 hrs ago