Six easy exercises you can do without leaving the house and why they're good for you
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Finding the motivation to venture out to the gym rather than snuggling up on the cosy sofa becomes increasingly difficult as we enter the colder months - and particularly around the festive season. However, staying active throughout winter is incredibly important as it helps maintain strength and balance, plus can dramatically help boost our mood and energy.
For anyone wanting to keep up their exercise routine but on a smaller scale or even try it for the first time as a new year arrives, fitness experts have shared six easy indoor exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. All you need for this one is a chair and possibly a mirror if you want to focus on improving your posture. Michael Betts, personal trainer and director of TRAINFITNESS, said: “Stand in front of a sturdy chair with feet shoulder-width apart and lower your body by bending at the hips and knees as if you’re going to sit down.
"Lightly touch the chair with your bum without fully sitting and then stand back up to the starting position. This works your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes, and will help improve your balance and mobility.”. Push-ups can be adapted to suit all different abilities. Rowan Clift, training specialist at AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching app Freeletics, added: “Stand a few steps away from a wall, place your hands on it at shoulder height and slowly push your body toward the wall and back.
