Halloween is the season that makes us remember candy and our costumes. You will also remember the many pumpkins you can find in most grocery stores. You can use them for many purposes, including cooking. To get started with a pumpkin workout you will need a large enough gourd to provide you with a full-body workout. For a complete-body workout, here are some tips.
Pumpkin Lunge With Twist
The lunge will work your entire body and involve your abs. Place your right foot forward and extend your legs at a 90 degree angle. When you feel you are in balance, move your pumpkin to the right. Continue with your other foot and twist in the opposite direction. You can either keep your feet together or move around the circuit. You can do three sets of twelve on either side.
Deadlift of the Single-Leg Pumpkin
A single-leg deadlift, which is an exercise to test balance, is used as a way to work the glutes and back. Stand on one foot and hinge your hips as you lower the pumpkin to the earth. Next, move onto the opposite leg. Then press down on the glute at the top of your raised leg. Now, lift yourself back to the original position using your glutes. The back should remain flat throughout the whole movement. Keep going with each leg for three more sets of 10.
The Standing Pumpkin Chop
Standing with your feet wider than your shoulders, lift the pumpkin forward. You will now swing the pumpkin in front of you using core power, but not your arms power. Now turn your hips, your chin and your toes the same way. Then lower the pumpkin as though you were swinging a club. This time, your hips, chin, and toes will be in the same direction. Keep your focus on the abdominals, and let the momentum take care of the rest.
Sumo Squat with Overhead Pumpkin Press
Standing in a slightly more extended squat position than you would normally, extend your toes slightly. You will be able to work the small muscles in your lower back and the bigger ones at the same. It can also be added to an overhead press, which is a compound move that involves multiple muscles being used in the same exercise. The result? A half-hour shorter work time. Keep the pumpkin raised above your head, but don’t lock the elbows. Keep going for another three sets.
Dance is a good way to get your brain moving and prevents dementia. You will find that dancing to music makes the exercise feel more enjoyable than plain exercises. You can even incorporate music into your workout for pumpkins.