The excuses we find for not exercising are endless. Are you too busy? Can't afford a gym membership? You just don't like it?
It's
hard to stay motivated and maintain a regular fitness routine. It's
even harder to find one that aligns with your lifestyle and personality.
So we challenged Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian trainer Lacey Stone to help us to simplify some workouts and eliminate many of the excuses so many of us are prone to give for skipping the gym.
How?
I wanted workout recommendations that don't even require taking off your jeans. Try saying no to that.
While Lacey would advise against opting for jeans as regular gym attire (OK, we're not there yet),
there are circumstances where you can get in your exercise without
changing out of your day clothes—some options can even be done at a
desk. To start, pick a day where you're wearing the right kind of denim.
"Hopefully,
the jeans have a little more of a jegging-type material or more give,"
Lacey said. "Elastic jeans are the most comfortable type of jeans to
accomplish a workout without even having to change into your gear
because they allow for more movement. I'd say go for Good American jeans because they're designed to be elastic." (Yes, Good American is also owned by Khloe.)
To
avoid ripping your jeans, don't involve too much rotation or bending of
the knees. You can play it safe by doing upper-body workouts like
push-ups, bicep curls or dips. No leggings necessary.
But
if you want to work on the bottom half of your body, the most basic
options to consider could be done right at your desk. No workout
clothes? No problem. If you're sitting in a chair, get up and down as if
you were squatting. You can also hold onto your desk as if you're in a
sliding chair to pull your body in and then push out. "That works your
chest and your back," Lacey confirmed. To focus on your core, firmly
place your hands down on the table top and twist from side to side until
you start to feel the burn before your next meeting. You can even
optimize that wait on the printing queue by standing and doing leg
lifts, then going up and down on your toes to work your calves. All of
these exercises are jean friendly and guarantee getting in some fitness
time even on work hours. This is not only better for your body, but also
for your mind and morale.
"You become more alert and productive
when you work out," Lacey explained. "If you make it not weird to be
healthier at the office, it'll bring office camaraderie."
Easy and
fun ways to do this, she suggested, are racing your office mates in
your desk chairs (yes, really), and doing lunges to meetings instead of
walking there.
You
don't need to be in an office space to accomplish workouts in your
jeans either. If you're ready for a challenge, Lacey says to hit the
ground and try out a basic plank to target your abdominals. Or, get on
all fours for leg-lift routines that would make any celeb trainer proud.
To do this, make sure your hands are planted parallel on the ground so
that your wrists are aligned with your shoulders. While one knee stays
down in line with your hip, straighten out the other leg, flex your
toes, then and lift and lower the leg so you feel it in your butt cheek.
After 20 sets, switch to the other side. Keep your spine neutral and
don't forget to breathe through your moves.
By opting for these
kind of exercises that work your glutes without bending your knees, you
won't risk tearing your favorite Levis.
Now if you're reading this from your desk, join us in working out that core.
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