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

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

by Hemalatha Manikandan on Nov 27 2023 3:05 PM
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Highlights:
  • A 3-minute chair twist workout on a daily basis could reduce waist circumference and improve digestion
  • The micro workout nourishes the gut microflora, thereby enhancing gut health and subsequently overall health //
  • This workout is not the solution for gut issues. A nutritious diet with regular exercise contributes to a healthy gut which in turn supports a healthy life
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 Trusted Source
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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.

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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.

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.


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Health Benefits of Micro-Workouts:

  • Short workouts enrich the gut microbiome, improve digestion, and enhance overall health status. It also can potentially contribute to weight loss, and minimize obesity-related issues and gastrointestinal disorders
  • These kinds of motions might assist in creating habits if you are someone who finds it difficult to fit into an exercise regimen
  • A more active lifestyle will be encouraged by these movements. Look at it as a component of a lifestyle that is more active and healthy

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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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