Okay, no time for exercise today? But you found time to watch TV? Here are a number of things you can do while watching your favorite show.
Exercises to do sitting down.
- Head and neck stretches (Slowly move your head forward and back, left and right.)
- Shoulder shrugs (Move shoulders up, hold, release, repeat.)
- Arm stretches - (Get creative here - up, forward, to the sides, behind you...)
Exercises to do standing up
- Leg work (Lean against a wall; slide down until you can feel the burn and hold.)
- Calf exercises (Stand on your tip toes and hold. Release and come back onto your heels while leaning forward slightly. Feel that stretch.)
- Strength-building maneuvers - (Using a chair for support, try a number of balancing poses.)
Floor exercises
- Crunches (Move slowly and carefully and hold each crunch for a few moments.)
- Leg lifts (There are several varieties of leg lifts. Try them all.)
- Push ups or planks (These are great to build your core strength.)_
Do you have more energy now? Did you still get to see your TV show? Try this at least three times a week and in no time you will feel stronger and firmer and less guilty about watching TV!
