Looking for some of the best ways to stay in shape? There are simple exercises to help tone your body without having to go to the gym. And the best part, of course, is that they can be done anywhere at any time. They require no outside equipment and only take a few minutes to complete.
Whether you are at work, at home, or on the go, these easy-to-do exercises will definitely allow you to break a sweat. Read on to find out what these moves are.
1. Calf raises
Doing calf raises can help to strengthen your lower legs. There are a lot of different ways to do calf raises, but one of the easiest and most effective way is doing the standing raise.
2. Chair dips
Chair dips are great for strengthening your triceps and can be done just about anywhere. Like other exercises, there are varying techniques that can either increase or decrease resistance.
3. Lunges
Lunges will help to strengthen your lower body and increase overall flexibility. You can choose to lunge when you walk to the kitchen and you can even lunge when you walk from your desk to the coffee machine at work.
4. Squats
Squats are one of the most effective full body exercises because they simultaneously work to build muscle and burn fat. Try using a chair as a reference point as to how far down you should go.
5. Planks
Planks are great at strengthening both your abs and your back, all you need is a flat surface. And don’t forget to time how long you can hold it, and then try to add a few more seconds every time thereafter.
6. Arm circles
Arm circles are great at toning while simultaneously strengthening your arms. They can be done with varying intensities, all of which will help you feel the impact.
7. Burpees
Check out this high-intensity exercise, burpees, often referred to as the basis to any workout, because they are guaranteed to produce results. They help to strengthen the entire body by utilizing almost every muscle group.
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