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3-Minute Desk-Workout Can Tone Waist and Boost Digestion

by Hemalatha Manikandan on November 27, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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Everywhere in the world, the typical adult's life will inevitably include a desk job from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Short bursts of stretching appear to be a workable way to fit in your fitness objectives in our hectic world (1).


Yoga instructor Anjaly Warrier gives us a sneak glimpse at one such micro workout, that can help your body transform. She highlighted that doing chair-seated twists for three minutes is a daily must-do practice.

How Does the 3-Minute Micro Workout Work?

Adding mobility to your sedentary lifestyle works wonders for your general health. So does the chair-seated twist.

‘If you find yourself trapped behind a desk job all day, get your insights on a 3-minute chair twist workout, to stay active and healthy. #deskjob #sedentarylifestyle #microworkout #chairtwist #healthylife #medindia’

A 3-minute chair twist exercise on a daily basis, will reduce your waist circumference and eliminate love handles. Additionally, this enhances digestion and eases back pain.

Yes, a little toning may benefit from the frequent side-to-side movement. However, the effectiveness of the workout depends on the level of individual fitness, length, and intensity.

It is practically impossible to reduce fat in a specific place or reduce spots with micro workouts. It might not be the best idea to hope that this movement will make love handles disappear.

Health Benefits of Micro-Workouts:

Towards a Healthy Life

While the mini-workout does promote gastrointestinal motility, it may not be as beneficial to rely only on this activity for addressing gut and other health issues.

The key is always a well-balanced, wholesome diet and mindful eating practices with regular physical exercises.

Reference:
  1. Exercise Modifies the Gut Microbiota with Positive Health Effects - (https:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5357536/)

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