7 Exercises You Can Do While Sitting Down

Sure you don’t want to be fat, unhealthy and overweight, but let’s face it: each of us enjoys being a little lazy sometimes. And don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with that! But here’s how to have both your lazy day and a good workout, all while sitting down. RELATED: The Lazy Person’s Guide To Toning Your Body At Home Calf Muscle Toning Give your calf muscles a workout by raising your legs up on the very tips of your toes while remaining seated. Your calf muscles should start to burn after a few seconds. Hold for ten seconds and then repeat eight times. RELATED: Q&A: Natural Remedies For Leg Cramps? Chair Lifts **Please Note: This one exercise must have a chair with armrests** Sitting in a chair with your feet firmly planted on the floor, place your hands on the armrests of the chair and press down, raising your body off the chair. Extend your arms straight and allow your hips and buttocks to lift up off the chair. Keep your head lined up over your pelvis. Allow your spine to “dangle” and unravel straight down, creating space between each vertebra. Hold this position or push up and...