But you want to get a workout in and burn some calories and strengthen muscles. Then try the following workout if you are interested and your doctor gives the ok for you to workout.
1) Chair Crunches
Muscles worked - Stomach
How to start - Seated, back straight, arms at sides, hands holding onto the bottom of the chair, feet flat on the floor, knees bent and over toes, legs next to each other.
What you do - Lift knees straight up, keeping feet parallel to the floor. Exhale while you lift your knees and inhale when you bring your feet back to the floor.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 10 to 12 repetitions.
2) Chair Crunches with a twist
Muscles worked - Internal Obliques
How to start - Same as the chair crunches, but place clasp your hands together behind your head and push your elbows out to the sides.
What you do - Lift your left knee up as you do twist your upper body to the side so your right elbow meets your left knee. Return to starting point. Repeat with your right knee up and your left elbow meeting your right knee.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 5 to 6 elbow to knee touches per side.
3) Grocery Bag Curls
Muscles worked - Biceps (upper arms)
How to start - Standing up, arms straight down at your sides, palms facing forward, grocery bag handle in one hand.
What you do - Bend your arm at your elbow to lift the bag up to chest level. Straighten and lower your arm back down to your side. Keep your wrist straight and your elbow below your shoulder with each curl.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 10 to 12 reps per arm.
4) Leg Lifts
Muscles worked - Inner thigh
How to start - Standing, weight on left foot, right leg extended in front of you until your toes are resting on the ground about 10 inches in front of your left foot.
What you do - Slowly move your right foot to your left, beyond your left foot. Use your inner thigh muscles to pick your right foot up and move it back to the starting point. Keep your legs straight and your weight on your stationary foot.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 10 to 12 for each leg.
5) Basic Squat
Muscles worked - Quads, core, glutes
How to start - Engage your core and stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold your arms straight out in front of your shoulders.
What you do - Lower your body until your butt is level to your knees. Try to keep your knees above your ankles. Keep your back flat and chest upright. Keep your weight on your heels and not your toes.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 10 to 12 reps.
6) Heel Raises
Muscles worked - Calves
How to start - Standing with legs straight and your feet 1 inch apart.
What you do - Slowly rise up onto the balls of your feet, lifting your heels up off the ground as high as you can, and then slowly lower your heels back to the ground. Don't lock your knees and keep your legs straight.
Amount of reps - 1 set of 10 to 12 reps.
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