Stuck in a rut at work and sick of staring at your computer screen? Writing a paper or studying that's making you feel antsy and mentally exhausted? Been on your feet all day but haven't really done anything that active? Try these two very quick and easy exercises that you can do anywhere and with whatever you're wearing (got heels on? slip them off!)!
Chair Squats
Version 1
Version 2
Muscles Used
-Glutes
-Hamstrings
-Quadriceps
-Core (for balance)
Daily Use of Muscles
-Standing, sitting
-Walking, going up stairs
-Kicking, running
Things to Remember
-DO NOT let your knees go past your ankles/toes
-Keep your weight in your HEELS, and sit back, letting your rear just touch the chair, then stand back up
Pilates Imprints
Muscles Used
-Obliques
-Latissimus Dorsi
Daily Use of Muscles
-Pulling/pushing
-Twisting
-Coughing/Laughing
-Balance
Things to Remember
-If needed, use a wall or chair for stability
-Exhale when bringing leg up, and inhale when releasing the foot to the ground
-Focus on squeezing your obliques instead of using your hip flexor
-Remember, elbow to knee
-Keep standing leg slightly bent
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