With the surge of community cases recently, working from home is the norm yet again. Not sure of how to spend your time at home? We have gathered a list of things for you to try with your family!
Air fryer Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Missing the creamy goodness of a burnt cheesecake from your favourite cafe? Why not try making one yourself!
Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20-25mins
Feeds 5-6 people
Ingredients:
4 eggs
500g cream cheese
80g sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
50g sifted wheat flour
Equipment:
Air fryer
Mixing bowl and whisk
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Steps:
Line the inside of your baking tray with parchment paper
Mix all the ingredients together in your mixing bowl until fully combined, with a smooth consistency
You can ensure no lumps or air bubbles within the mixture by scooping portions of the mixture up and inspecting carefully
Bake at 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celcius
If you prefer a less creamy centre, you can leave it in the fryer to cook for another 3-5 minutes in the residual heat
Refrigerate before serving. Enjoy!
Google Earth
Nothing beats the excitement of spending time overseas with your loved ones. Still thinking of when we can travel again? Well, we have the next best thing...for now. With Google Earth, you can explore the world at the comfort and safety of your home.
Screengrab of the London Eye from Google Earth
Mushroom and Herb grow kits
Starting to cook more as you spend more time at home? Why not grow your own mushrooms and herbs? With ready-made kits easily available online, your food does not get any fresher than this!
Image credit: Mushroom Kingdom
Image credit: Paris Garden
Shop mushroom grow kits here
Shop herb grow kits here
Handmade Scented Candles
Enjoy working on DIY and handmade projects? How about crafting your own scented candles? A handmade scented candle is easily customisable and can be one of the sweetest and most unexpected gifts for your loved ones. Click here to learn more!
Image Credit: ProFlowers
Home Workouts
Can't hit the gym? Fret not! Here are some simple workouts you can do at home.
1. Body weight Push-ups (3-5 sets, 10-12 reps)
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Chest Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Abdominals
Image Credits: OpenFit (Standard Push-up)
1a. Decline Push-ups
For increased difficulty, place your feet in an elevated location, resulting in a declined push-up position.
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Upper Chest Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Abdominals
Image Credits: Madbarz (Decline Push-up)
2. Body weight Squats (3-5 Sets, 8-10 reps)
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Gluteal Muscles
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Hips
Calves
Image Credits: Cathe (Squat)
2a. Body weight Jump Squats
For increased difficulty, try doing a jump squat! Simply jump as you recover from your squatting position. Adding a jump into your squatting exercise increases your heart rate as well, giving you the essential cardio workout you need.
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Gluteal Muscles
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Hips
Calves
Image Credits: Fitbit (Jump Squat)
3. Body Weight Lunges (3-4 sets, 10-12 reps)
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Abdominals
Lower Back Muscles
Gluteal Muscles
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Calves
Image Credits: Women's Health (Lunges)
3. Weighted Lunges
For increased difficulty, try carrying makeshift weights such as filled water bottles as you perform the lunge.
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Abdominals
Lower Back Muscles
Gluteal Muscles
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Calves
Image Credited to: Men's Health (Weighted Lunge)
4. Chair Dips (3-5 sets, 10-12 reps)
Targeted Muscle Groups:
Chest Muscles
Trapezius Muscles
Serratus Anterior
Triceps
Image Credits: Fitness Monsterr (Chair Dips)
4a. Weighted Chair Dips:
For increased difficulty, try putting a weighted object, such as a bag of laundry detergent, on your lap as you perform the dip.
Targeted Muscle Group
Chest Muscles
Trapezius Muscles
Serratus Anterior
Triceps
Calves
Gluteal Muscles
Hips
Shoulders
Image Credited to: Gymcube (Weighted Dips)
5. Planks (5 sets, 20-30 secs each)
Targeted Muscle Group
Abdominals
Whole Upper body
Arms
Lower Body
Image Credits: Men's Health (Planks)
5a. Weighted Planks
For increased difficulty, try placing a heavy object on your back, such as a bag of rice.
Targeted Muscle Group
Abdominals
Whole Upper body
Arms
Lower Body
Image Credits: Peak Sports Club (Weighted Planks)
Even without proper equipment, fitness classes and gym buddies, it is still important to stay active in order to prevent chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. So do try out the above exercises, burn those calories, and boost your immune system!
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