No gym. No crash diet. Deepika Padukone's trainer shows 5 simple exercises to lose weight at home

After a week of festive indulgence, when the boxes of laddoos and kaju katlis finally run out, reality hits, the jeans feel tighter, and the motivation to work out feels far away. But if you’ve spent the past week celebrating more than sweating, celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala has just the perfect post-festive fix for you. Known for sculpting the physiques of stars like Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, and Preity Zinta, Yasmin shared a simple five-move home workout that needs no fancy gym equipment and no crash diets, just a mat, a little space, and some determination.

On Instagram, Yasmin posted a fun caption that perfectly summed up her balanced approach to fitness: “Because BALANCE is everything, one week ladoos, next week lunges. Let’s get moving again!” She recommended doing 10–12 reps for 3 sets, which makes it ideal for those looking to ease back into their fitness routine after a festive break.

Here’s a breakdown of the five exercises she demonstrated, all doable in your living room:

1. All 4’s Hover to Plank
Start on all fours with your knees hovering just above the ground. From here, extend your legs back one at a time to reach a plank position. This movement targets your core, shoulders, and glutes, helping strengthen your midsection while improving stability. It’s a great warm-up that wakes up the entire body.


2. Crab Alternate Toe Taps
Sit with your hands behind you and lift your hips off the ground in a “crab” position. Then, alternately touch your opposite hand to your foot. It may look playful, but this exercise engages your arms, core, and legs all at once. Plus, it improves coordination and balance, a fun, full-body move that really works.

3. Crawl Front Kick
This one’s a mix of animal movement and cardio. Get down into a crawling position and move forward, then kick one leg out straight in front of you. Alternate legs as you go. It’s great for building strength in your legs and core while adding a burst of energy that feels almost like a mini HIIT exercise.

4. Curtsy Lunges
Standing tall, take one leg back diagonally behind you into a “curtsy” position, then return to standing. Repeat on the other side. This move sculpts your thighs and glutes while improving hip mobility. It’s a favourite for those who want to tone their lower body without putting pressure on their knees.

5. Superman to Alternate Pike Toe Taps
Lie face down and lift your chest and legs off the floor in a “Superman” pose, then shift into a pike position (like an inverted V) and reach for the opposite foot. This one strengthens the back, core, and hamstrings, perfect for posture correction after all that lounging post-festivities.

In just 20 minutes, Yasmin’s routine promises to get your body moving again without any guilt or gym membership. Her message is simple yet refreshing: fitness isn’t about punishment after a holiday; it’s about balance. A week of sweets can always be balanced with a week of movement. So roll out your mat, turn on some music, and start your “post-ladoo lunges” today. Your body will thank you for it.