Burning Calories While Sitting

There are so many body types for both men and women. As we get older it seems more of a struggle to keep off those unwanted pounds. We may exercise less; have sitting jobs or like to have a few cocktail while we wind down from a hard day. These factors and the big factor of fast food are making it hard to keep to the size we truly want to be. People are getting married older and although it keeps us more active we are opt to having more snacks around the house to nibble on. Most Americans are not happy about their bodies, wanting to lose that unwanted weight but not enough to work out. I hate when I hear someone say they are so unhappy with how much weight they have gained and feel it is too late or too hard to do much about it. There are plenty of small things that can be done that may make a difference. First off in the elevator, sitting on a chair at work or the couch while watching TV you can squeeze the butt (squeeze release). Just slouch done on the sit and squeeze away. Next lift your legs as if you are marching (right left, right left) and extend legs and fold. If you are able keep to keep the leg extends out, lift with a small movement up and down. Hold the legs extend out and point and flex to firm up your calves. Arms are easy, circle in front then out to the sides this may have to be done at home or on break, it might look a little silly at your desk. Circle in one direction then the other, this helps with that flabby triceps. Extend your arms over head and bring them back to the side of you, this works your arms, shoulders and upper back. You’re almost done, squeeze you stomach, contract and release. Lastly, while sitting scoot up on the couch or chair and let’s work on the waist. Lean your shoulders down to the right (down and up) then switch to the left. With your butt is firmly on the chair twist your body right to left. You have now done a full body workout. Start doing 20 repetitions for each and work your way up until you reach your level tension for each muscle group. This is part of a class I teach called “Just don’t sit there”, the class is done while sitting in chairs.