Believe it or not, it’s possible to tone up while sitting down. These simple toning moves will shape your legs and butt without even getting off the couch!Got 10 minutes? Then doing 20 repetitions of the following five exercises for the longest stretch of your favorite TV show is just what you need.
In just 10 minutes, your body will be toned, calories will be burned and your butt and legs will be sculpted.
Exercise 1
Sit on the couch, straighten your back and place your feet on the floor. Then straighten your right leg, pull your toe and stand up. Without letting your right leg touch the floor, move it to the side. Then return it to the starting position and sit down on the couch. Tense your abs to maintain balance.
Exercise 2
Stand upright with hands behind head and shoulders relaxed. Pull your right elbow toward your left knee. Repeat the exercise on the opposite side and sit down on the couch. Focus on your abs to lift your knee as high as possible.
Exercise 3
Lie on your back with your legs bent at the knees and resting on the back of the couch. Raise your pelvis so that your body is in the position of a taut string. Then pull your bent knee toward your chest, straighten your leg, and lower it to the couch. Repeat with the other leg.
Exercise 4
Lie on side with head supported. Bend one leg at the knee, keeping the other leg balanced. Alternate swinging leg and pulling knee up. Do not lower working leg.
Exercise 5
With your hands on the sofa, bend your right leg and place it on your left hip. Bend your elbows, lower your pelvis and push it up so that your hips and shoulders are in line. Return to starting position.
