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QuestionWhat are some hip flexor exercises I can do while sitting down?Christopher Carreiro is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Founder of Aum Training Center in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 10 years of experience, Chris specializes in helping busy people look and feel years younger. He does so by integrating holistic nutrition and mindfulness into life-changing transformation programs. In addition to being a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach, Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also has a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in life coaching.Both knee tucks and scissors are great hip flexor exercises that you can do sitting in a chair.
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QuestionWhat is a good way to lose stomach weight?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.The only way to lose weight from your stomach is to lose weight overall. You will need to reduce you calorie intake to lose fat.
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QuestionWhy is drinking water is related to this?DragiiKasCommunity AnswerIt helps you feel more alert, and water rejuvenates you. It's healthy for your body.
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QuestionDoes walking on the spot at a standing desk help?Community AnswerYes it does, because you are actively moving and therefore burning more calories than you would by just standing.
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QuestionHow many calories does leg bouncing burn?Community AnswerSomewhere between 40 to 100 calories, depending on the vigor with which you move your leg, how fast, how much, etc, and depending on your existing body weight.
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QuestionHow do I slim my thighs?Community AnswerLeg bouncing and lifting, especially with a weight or heavy book on your legs, is an easy way to slim and tone your thighs without having to leave your seat.
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QuestionWhere can I get a treadmill desk?Community AnswerYou'll find the most options online. Check Amazon, for starters.
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QuestionHow can I exercise without moving? I'm too lazy to move but I want to gain muscle.Community AnswerYou can do hold exercises. This could be a plank, a wall sit, or a hollow body hold.
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QuestionHow does ankle rotation help when exercising while sitting at my computer?Community AnswerWhen you rotate your ankles, you flex and point your feet. This can help your calf, ankle, feet, and leg muscles.
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QuestionDoes fidgeting (leg fidgeting) also help with weight loss? I always [leg] fidget since it helps me concentrate more.KhysisCommunity AnswerThere is actually some research data that suggests people who fidget while sitting have higher metabolisms on average. So fidgeting may actually increase weight loss. Though, if you want to lose weight, you're probably better off finding time for a 15-20 minute walk every day. Fidgeting is a start though.
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QuestionWhat if you're doing schoolwork?Yes, this is jaedenCommunity AnswerYou can do a lot. You can tap your feet or even move your feet as if you were walking in place under your desk. It may not be as helpful as actually walking, but it works.
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