Even though we have bodies designed to move, sometimes we don't have the strength
to move. Even if we work at a desk, we may come home exhausted in the evening. The reason for this
is mental fatigue. Everyone has the right to laze around at home. By exercising your muscles, reducing fatigue a little, you can take a step towards losing weight in a healthy way. Turn on your favorite TV series or TV show and start moving.
1) Sofa Squad
Area used: hips and calves
2 sets, 15 repetitions
Place your legs in the corner of the sofa. Sit at hip level. Make sure your knees and ankles
are in line. Stand up. Place your hands on the sides of the hips
as shown in the image. Bend your knees and bend over as if you were sitting on a chair. Touch your hips
to the corner of the sofa and get up.
2) Cushion Crunch
Area used: abdomen and sides
2 sets, 15 repetitions
Lie on the sofa and stretch your legs. Extend your arms forward at ear level. Lift your left
leg and try to keep it straight. Lifting your shoulders off the couch, try to hold your left ankle with your arms, as shown
. Wait a while and return to the first position.
When you finish your repetitions, repeat the same movement with the right leg.
3) Split Lunge
Area used: calf and hips
2 sets, 15 repetitions
Stand with your back to the couch. Extend your left foot back with your toes touching
the sofa. Hands on hips. As shown in the picture, bend your right knee 90
degrees (do not let the knee pass the toes). Then stand up. When you finish your repetitions
switch to the right leg.
4) Incline Push-Up
Area used: chest, arms and shoulders
15 repetitions
Place your hands on the corner of the sofa at shoulder width. Walk backwards.
Keep your legs stretched and your body forming a straight line with an incline. Maintain balance by standing on your toes
. With your abdomen pulled in and your hips in line, bend your elbows and bring your chest closer to the couch (as in the image) and return to the previous position. Rest and
repeat.
5) Control Rear Fly
Working area: back and shoulders
2 sets, 15 repetitions
br /> Lie face down on the couch. Reach your left arm down from the corner of the sofa. Take a remote control
or a light weight in your hand. Squeeze your shoulder blades and raise the controller to shoulder level
, stop and lower your arm. When you finish your repetitions, switch to the other arm.
You can overcome laziness, fatigue or lack of time, motivation and perseverance.
These are couch exercises for the lazy. More to come....
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