3 Ways to stay fit from the comfort of your seat
Staying in shape may be on your list of objectives for 2022, and even if it isn't, it's never too late to add new ones. According to one Australian survey, the average person spends more than nine hours every day sitting. Don't squander all that time. You can make creative use of your chair time—and offer yourself some muscle-toning benefits—whether you're on the bus or train to work or sitting at your desk. Here are three Pelican Fit Tips to help you keep in shape while sitting at home, at work, or while commuting.
- Leg Straightener
How to: Sit slightly forward away from the backrest and lift one leg at a time about 3 inches off the ground. Then, tighten your leg muscles and hold for five to 10 seconds. Relax and repeat two times a day on each leg. Because this exercise works your quadriceps, the big muscle in the front of your thigh, it may increase circulation. It may also help knee and hip stability and your balance.
- Arm Circle
How to: Sit straight up, feet flat on the floor. Lift your arms out to your sides and parallel to the floor. Extend your fingers and make 20 small, tight circles in each direction. If there happens to be someone sitting to your left or right, you can also extend your arms to the front or over your head. Do this exercise once a day. This exercise helps strengthen the neck and the trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles of the upper back.
- Cheek Scrunches
How to: Sit up straight in your chair with your feet flat on the ground. Tighten your glutes (butt muscles) for five to 10 seconds. Relax, and repeat five to 10 times twice a day. Even while driving or commuting on a bus or train, you can sneak in this exercise.
