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Updated On: 15 April, 2020 08:34 AM IST | Sukanya Datta, Shunashir Sen

Running out of things to do during the lockdown? Two TikTok influencers suggest challenges that are all the rage on the social media platform right now

Suraj Pal tries out different exercises for the home fitness challenge

Fitness first

Our lifestyles are largely sedentary at present, which makes keeping fit all the more important, improvising with exercises within four walls. That's the point of the #HomeFitnessChallenge, which requires you to post a video of a fitness routine. "It can be just push-ups or even climbing the stairs, or a more innovative activity, like doing bicep curls with 5-litre bottles of water," says Jaipur-based Suraj Pal, who has 14.5 million followers on the platform, adding that you can also watermelons for the curls, since they weigh the same. But Pal advises against using heavy objects like gas cylinders since you might strain yourself too much. Safety is paramount. "Start with easy exercises using lightweight objects so that you minimise the chances of damage," he says. Another good idea is to involve family members. That makes things more entertaining, Pal says, ending with, "It becomes more fun, and if you search for #HomeFitnessChallenge online, you'll find lots of exercising options. I personally try combining music and fitness. It's interesting, because the body becomes more focused."

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