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Father’s Day 2025: Help your dad stay active with these simple, effective fitness routine.
Father’s Day 2025: This year help your dad to stay active, healthy and thriving. (AI generated image)
Father’s Day 2025: Is it their quiet strength, steady support, or timeless wisdom? As Father’s Day approaches on June 16, let’s take a moment to honour the men who’ve shaped our lives with love, guidance and unwavering dedication.
This year, let’s honour Dad in a meaningful way by helping him stay active, healthy and thriving. He may never ask for it, but a thoughtful nudge toward wellness can be the perfect gift. Whether he’s an outdoor adventurer, a devoted family man or someone who simply enjoys life’s quieter moments, practical fitness tips and tailored gear can make all the difference.
Father’s Day 2025: Simple Fitness Tips for Dad
Fitness doesn’t have to be complicated, even for dads juggling work, family and the occasional barbecue binge. These simple, effective tips are designed to fit right into his lifestyle.
- Daily Walks: A 20–30 minute brisk walk after dinner or during a lunch break can boost cardiovascular health, reduce stress and increase energy levels. Encourage your dad to make it a daily ritual, whether it’s exploring a nearby park or tuning into his favourite podcast along the way.
- Bodyweight Circuits: Your father also doesn’t like going to the gym? No issue! Push-ups, squats, and planks build muscle at home. A 15-minute circuit, done three times a week, strengthens core and limbs. You can also join your dad to make it feel even more special.
- Interval Training: Did you know that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) delivers powerful results in a short time? Just 30 seconds of jumping jacks or high-knee sprints followed by a minute of rest, repeated for 10–12 minutes, can boost metabolism and fit easily into a busy schedule.
- Yoga: A simple 10-minute yoga or stretching routine can do wonders, improving balance, preventing injuries, and even helping to wind down in the evening. The best part? Yoga also encourages mindfulness and present-moment awareness, offering a much-needed mental reset for dads juggling work and family life.
- Simple Healthy Habits: Sometimes, it’s the small changes that make the biggest impact. Encourage your dad to stay hydrated throughout the day and aim for 7–8 hours of quality sleep each night. Adding more whole foods like colourful vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains to his meals can also go a long way in boosting overall health and energy.
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Father’s Day 2025: Gear Gifts To Keep Your Dad Moving
- Smart Fitness Tracker: Help Dad stay on top of his health with a tracker that monitors steps, heart rate, sleep, and stress, offering real-time insights and motivation to reach his daily fitness goals.
- Adjustable Dumbbells: Compact and versatile, these space-saving weights are perfect for strength training at home, whether in the garage, living room, or home gym.
- Hydration Backpack: Ideal for hiking, biking, or long strolls, a lightweight hydration backpack keeps Dad refreshed and hands-free on every outdoor adventure.
- Foam Roller: Support recovery with a foam roller that relieves sore muscles, boosts flexibility, and makes post-workout relaxation feel like a massage.
- Wireless Earbuds: Sweat-proof and equipped with rich sound, these earbuds are perfect for keeping Dad pumped during runs, gym workouts, or calming yoga sessions.
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect…Read More
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect… Read More
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