It seems that it is not possible to burn calories effectively while watching TV, but this is not true. There are some effective exercises that are easy to do at home and you don’t need any special equipment to do them.
We at HereWere want you to stay in good shape and we suggest some good exercises you can do while watching movies. There is also a useful bonus at the end of the article.
1. Palm down exercise
This exercise will help you burn fat around your arms. It’s very easy to do, even in front of the TV.
- Stand straight, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your arms to the sides.
- Keep your forearms perpendicular to your upper arms. Your arms should be tense. Don’t move or shrug.
- Push the shoulder blades down and together.
- Start raising and lowering your hands.
- Continue to breathe calmly.
- Repeat for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Chest fly variation
To maximize the effect of the above exercise and see results faster, do the following:
- Stand straight, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your arms out to the sides and bend them to a 90° angle at the elbow.
- Keep your forearms in front of you, then return your arms to their original position.
- Continue to hold and return to the original position. Your arms should be tense.
- Repeat for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
3. High knees
The high knees exercise is a cardio-intensive exercise that strengthens all your leg muscles, gets your heart rate up, and improves drive and coordination.
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Your hands should be in front of you, bent at the elbows, palms down.
- Keep your chest up.
- Start running in place quickly but smoothly, bringing your left and right knees toward your chest.
- Keep doing this for as long as you like.
