How To Do Lazy Man's Exercises – 2

If you haven’t been exercising and have spent a lot of time behind a desk or in a chair you should first start to gradually increase the amount of movement you incorporate into your day. For instance, take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, park a little further away from the door when the area is safe, get off of public transportation a few blocks earlier than your stop, and walk to lunch or take a short walk during lunch.

At home you can begin with a Swiss balance ball. Use it when you would normally sit and watch television. Bounce on the ball for at least 30 minutes. The ball helps to improve your core muscles as you work to stay balanced. As you progress you can start incorporating arm movements to increase your heart rate and then add hand weights to accomplish the same thing and improve your upper body strength.

Work to stay motivated during your exercises. Listen to music, watch television, read a book or magazine – whatever you need to do to stay moving, then do it!

Resources:

Fitness: A Lazy Man’s Guide to Fitness

http://www.fitness.com/articles/496/a_lazy_man_s_guide_to_fitness.php