Gym rats who want to feel the burn? This is not for you.
But if you’re looking to be as lazy as possible and get fit, lose weight and tone up, Monique Bell, a certified personal trainer in California, has just the routine.
Bell shared her top three tips for minimizing effort but maximizing results, plus bonus exercises you can do at home without buying equipment or even changing into pajamas.
Lazy tip #1: Increase your water intake
Proper hydration is the ultimate lazy health hack, and Bell recommends starting your day by drinking 20 ounces of water on an empty stomach.
“I like it because it jumpstarts the appetite by kick-starting the metabolism first thing in the morning,” she told The Post.
Water works for weight loss in several ways. In addition to being a natural appetite suppressant, a 2014 study found that people who drank water burned 2% to 3% more calories an hour and a half after drinking it.
Humans also need water to burn fat, and good hydration is necessary for many other processes in the body to run smoothly.
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“Whether it’s jumping jacks, bodyweight, squats or pushups, it allows for a little boost in energy,” Bell said. “This is a fun interactive way to hang out with friends and family, but without taking things too seriously.”
Netflix and chill band workout.
Bells says it’s one of her favorites “because she mostly watches it on the weekend.”
Using a resistance band — which can be bought on Amazon for cheap — Bell says to do hip and back thrusts while watching TV.
Bonus: Get credit for doing your chores
Cleaning the house and preparing a meal count as movement, Bell says.
“You’re on your feet moving and still burning calories. I like that because it’s killing two birds with one stone and it’s not too much of a hassle,” she said.
Bell also recommends sneaking in some stretching and core work while you’re staying at home.
“Usually we don’t find enough time to do these two after training because we’re so tired,” she said. Both important because our body is never satisfied. Stretching releases tension in the body, while core work helps stabilize the body for other movements in the gym.
And while keeping the basics simple can bring on guilt that you’re not working hard enough, Bell says it’s necessary to master them before moving on to something more difficult.
“The biggest mistake I see people make is starting too quickly with an intermediate movement,” she warned. “It’s important to start with the basics and make sure you have established strength and mobility.”
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