Flat stomach - 6 simple exercises that you can do while sitting!
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More and more people work in jobs where they are forced to sit on a chair for long hours.
Prolonged sitting can be devastating for both your health and waist circumference.
But there are things you can do, even if you are in the office or at home.
Here are six exercises that everyone can do - and the best thing? You don't even have to get up from your chair!
1. Lifting the knee to the chest
How to do:
Sit with your back straight when you don't touch the armrest. Feet on the floor with thighs wide. When you breathe in, lift your right knee to your chest. Hold it for a few seconds before slowly releasing your foot to the floor as you exhale. Now, repeat the same action with your left leg.
Repeat 20-30 times on each leg.
This exercise helps to burn fat, improves metabolism, and strengthens the abdominal muscles.
2. Double knee lift
How to do:
Straighten your back and hold the sides of the chair with both hands. Then, hold legs together and bring your knees simultaneously to your chest. Hold your abdominal muscles tense and slowly lower your legs without touching the floor before lifting them again.
Repeat 10-20 times.
This exercise works on the abdominal muscles in an efficient but gentle way.
3. Double knee lift with lateral bending
How to do:
Sit at the end of the chair with a straight back. Hold the chair firmly with both hands so that you sit on one side of the buttocks. Raise the knees to your chest and lower them without touching the floor and then lift them again.
Repeat 10-20 times on each side.
This exercise is perfect for those who want to lower their waistline
4. Bending
How to do:
Feet on the floor, and raise your arms to shoulder height. Then, turn right and stretch forward to reach with your left hand and touch your right foot. Hold the position for a few seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat with the other hand.
Repeat 20-30 times and then change sides.
This exercise burns fat from the hips and abdomen.
5. Lifting body
How to do:
This exercise requires a stable chair with armrests. Hold the armrests firmly and steady, and then stretch your hands as you lift your whole body from your chair with your feet in the air. When you are in the air, lift your knees to your chest and try to hold the pose for 15 seconds. Then lower yourself down and take a deep breath.
Repeat four times.
This exercise effectively burns fat and strengthens your back, shoulders and abdomen.
6. Knee to the elbow
How to do:
Sit on the chair with straight back, without touching the backrest. Place both hands behind the head. Then lift your right knee and try to touch it with your left elbow. Return to the starting position and repeat the same move with your left knee and right elbow.
Make four sets of 15 repetitions on each side.
This exercise strengthens the abdominal muscles. Just make sure the knees touch your elbows.
These exercises are very easy and don't require much time. In addition to a shapely body, you will feel energized during the day. Why not start the routine at work and save time at the gym?