UNDER THE TABLE
MINI-WORKOUT
? ? Did you know studies have shown that fidgeting throughout the day can burn ten times more calories than just sitting still; one study recorded the number at 350 calories per day, That's enough to lose 30 to 40 pounds in one year.
Use this 4-Exercise Under The Table Mini-Workout to burn a few extra calories at your next work/family meeting/dinner. They're easy to do and if you're sly enough ? ? you may be able to do it without anyone even noticing.
1. Sit in the middle of a chair with feet pointed straight ahead, 4-6 inches apart.
2. Place a pillow between knees, apply gentle pressure through toes and roll hips forward to place an arch in your low back. Hold throughout the exercise.
3. Lift your heels off the floor using front hip muscles to generate the movement and then lower them back to the floor.
1. Sit up tall in good posture.
2. Keep feet flat on floor.
3. Roll shoulder bladed back.
4. Gently lean back until shoulders are hanging behind the center of the rib cage.
5. Keep head up tall.
1. Cross hands over chest to support sternum and ensure you stay straight.
2. Lean upper body to one side, bring back to the middle and then lean the other direction.
3. Keep core solid to ensure you tip and not bend.
1. Sit on a flat bench with your back straight and your feet on the floor. Sit like you are sitting in a straight back chair.
2. Put a resistance band around both legs at the knees. NOTE: MAKE SURE KNEES ARE INLINE WITH HIP SOCKETS
3. In one motion, push your knees away from each other, hold and maintain pressure and then push back to touching each other.
4. Relax and repeat.
Disclaimer: It is important that you consult your doctor before starting new fitness regimes. By doing this workout, you are participating at your own risk. Listen to your body and modify the workout as needed based on your fitness level and goals.