Research published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology shows that: Long sitting time is closely linked to the risk of obesity. Another study on PLoS One also shows that simply replacing 1 hour of sitting with 1 hour standing also helped reduce about 0.21kg of excess fat.
According to fitness expert Abhi Singh Thakur, working at the Center for Sports and Health Research, University of Delhi (India): "Standing exercises not only help increase heart rate but also promote the process of burning belly fat and improving muscle strength throughout the body. They are especially suitable for people who are busy, do not have time or do not like to lie on the floor."
12 top-level exercises to help lose weight
Jumping Jacks
A full-body cardio workout helps increase your heart rate and burn calories quickly. Stand up straight, jump your legs out while raising your arms up, then jump back to the starting position. Repeat for 30-60 seconds.
High knees
Run in place to lift your knees to your chest, swings your arms synchronously. This exercise activates the lower abdomen and legs, tone the abdominal muscles.
On-site parade (Standing March)
parade in place, raise your knees, and swing your arms naturally. This is a gentle cardio exercise that helps strengthen the leg muscles and balance.
Stand with your legs up to the side
Stand up straight, lift your legs to the side without leaning, repeat 10-15 times on each side. Exercises to strengthen the hip muscles, improve stability.
Standing up on your belly
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, place your hands behind your head, lift your knees and touch the elbow in front of you, repeat 10-15 times on each side. Impact on abdominal brittle muscles, reducing hip fat.
kick your back leg while standing
Stand up straight, kick your legs back and tighten your glutes, doing 10-15 reps per leg. Improve posture, tone glutes and hamstrings.
Shadow Boxing
Stand in a fighting position, punching straight forward with your hands alternating for 30-60 seconds. Increase upper strength, burn belly fat and both sides of the hips.
Stand touching your toes
Stand with your feet wide, touch your right hand to your left leg and then switch sides, repeat 10-15 times. Increase flexibility, stretching the hips and lower abdomen.
rotating your wrist
Stretch your arms out to the sides, rotate for 30 seconds, changing direction. Strengthen your shoulders, helping to burn calories in your upper body.
Stretch to the side
Stand up straight, raise your arms and then lean to the side, repeat 10-15 times on each side. Helps tone and stretch the Rezens.
Stand raising your calves
Phleg your heels up and then slowly lower them, 15-20 times. Strengthen the muscles of your lower leg, supporting balance.
Standing bicycle crunches
Place your hands behind your head, lift your left knee and rotate your right elbow towards it, switch sides, repeat 15-20 times. This exercise is extremely effective for toning and reducing belly fat.
