Chair Exercises: Keep Those Extra Inches At Bay!

Badly wanna hit the gym, but don’t have time? Then, you are at the right place! When you started a professional journey, you just didn’t realize how busy your life would get. These days, carving out some ‘me-time’ is impossible, let alone making it to the gym. Despite knowing that sitting is bad for one’s health, we spend most hours stuck in our chairs.

In order to work out and get fit, we have to make ourselves go to the gym. But here are some exercises for which you don’t even need to leave your chair or sacrifice your work. So ladies, don’t just sit there! Its time to do some stretching, just grab your chair tightly! Yes, you heard me right- you can do exercises while sitting only. Do these exercise daily and keep those extra inches at bay!

Tip: Follow the given instructions and take a 10sec break between exercises.

Arm Circles

Sit with your back straight, and feet touching the ground. Now touch your shoulders with your fingers and roll your arms backward continuously in a circular motion. This exercise will improve your body posture.

Bending

Keep your feet on the ground and arms at your shoulder level. Turn your upper body to the left, and bend, and touch your right foot. Now, do this same thing with your right hand, and touch your left foot. It’ll help you burn fat on hip and belly sides.

Knee To Chest Lift

Sit with your back straight and without touching the back of the chair. Lift your left knee, and pull it to your chest with belly sucked in. Repeat 20 times by alternating your knees.

Chair Plank

Extend your legs with toes on floor and forearms on the chair. Make sure you hold your body in a straight line for 40mins. Hold the position for 45 mins. Do this exercise 20 times.

Also Read:Sit Ups Or Planking-Which Is Better?

Quick Feet

Sit on the chair with your back straight, and feet touching the ground. Try to ‘run’ fast on the spot for 45 mins. This exercise will help you get rid of thigh fat.

Chair Squat

Stand in the front of your chair with your legs shoulder-width apart. Squat down like you are sitting on the chair but without actually sitting on it. Do this exercise 20 times.

Knee-To-Elbow Lift

Sit on the chair with your back straight, and feet touching the ground. Take your hands behind your head. Now lift your left knee to your chest, and at the same time take your right elbow towards it. Do the same thing with your right knee and left elbow. Repeat this exercise 15 times.

Leg Lift

Sit on the chair, with feets touching the ground. Hold the chair on the armrest for support. Lean back and lift up your legs towards the chest, with legs bent at the knees. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Repeat this exercise 20 times. It'll help you burn down your tummy fat.

I recommend you to do these exercises every day for quick effects and say bye-bye to stubborn fat!!

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