If you sit in front of the computer for long periods of time daily, then you might be in need for an exercise. What's that? Gyms are closed and you can't go out and you don't have any equipment at home? Not to worry as we're about to go through some exercise with equipment that everyone has at home - a chair. Since you're already sitting on it for so long, why not spare some time and use it to make up for some of that exercise you're missing!
Toe Taps
Let's start simple. Toe taps are more of a cardio exercise which mainly focuses on your legs.
1. Stand facing the front of the chair.
2. Lift your right knee high and tap the edge of the seat with your toes then bring it back down.
3. Do the same with the left leg.
4. Do this for 20 times on each leg for each set, and repeat it for 3 sets.
Chair Dips
Chair dips help you tone your shoulders and triceps, giving you leaner arms.
1. Stand with your back facing the front of the chair and grasp the corners of the seat with both hands.
2. Move your feet a few steps forward so your buttocks are hanging in the air.
3. Keep your back straight and bend your elbows towards 90 degrees, slowly moving your hips towards the group.
4. Keep the strength in your triceps and push yourself back into the original position.
5. Go up and down 10 times for each set, and repeat it for 3 sets.
Knee Tucks
Knee tucks exercise the core and can be considered a workout for your entire body.
1. Sit on the chair with your spine upright.
2. Grasp the sides of the chair with both hands and raise your legs.
3. Retract the left leg towards your chest while stretching the right leg outwards.
4. Swap legs, retract the right leg while stretching the left outwards.
5. Do this 10 times for each set, and repeat it for 4 sets.
Oblique Twist
This exercise also helps with the core muscles while slimming the waist line.
1. Sit upright on a chair with hands behind your head, keep your elbows and head in a straight line.
2. Twist your upper body to the left while lifting your left foot up, bringing your right elbow and left knee close.
3. Return to the original posture then do the same in the opposite direction.
Do this 10 times for each set, and repeat it for 3 sets.
Seated Pistol Squat
Seated pistol squats train the core muscles, the body's balance and mainly thigh muscles.
1. With the chair behind you, keep your feet at shoulder's length, strengthen your upper body and raise your hand to shoulder height.
2. Lift your left leg, strengthen your abdomen, and move your center of gravity to your right leg
3. As slowly as possible, let your buttocks down until you are on the chair.
4. Stand up and swap legs, lifting your right leg and putting your weight on your left leg.
5. Go up and down 10 times for each set, and repeat for 2 sets.
So, don't give anymore excuses as the only gym equipment you need is right underneath you now! Once you've done this for a while and you realize your body getting stronger, you may want to increase the number of sets for the exercises!