Some people refer to the current fitness trend as the era of passive fitness. Machines like the swing machine, treadmill, and stair climber are designed to force you to exercise even if you don't want to. The swing machine, which was recently taken off the market by many media outlets, is a typical representative of passive fitness. It promotes the idea that you don't have to move if you want to lose weight and sweat. At first, it was popular among people who claimed to be "too busy" or "too lazy to exercise." However, it was later discovered that this approach does not lead to weight loss, but rather to health problems.
Don't settle for passive fitness. Make time to go outdoors.
In fact, there are endless opportunities for exercise. A simple movement can bring you infinite benefits and transform passive fitness into active fitness. For example, a piece of rope can be used for exercise anytime, anywhere. Smoking has a major impact on the lungs, whereas jumping rope is simple and effective, improving cardiovascular function and coordination. Just 10 to 20 minutes each time is enough, whether it's during breaks at work or after dinner.
Even if you're lazy to get out of bed, there are still ways to exercise. For example, you can do sit-ups in bed to improve posture, prevent back pain, and prevent abdominal sagging. The movements are simple: lie flat on the bed with knees bent at approximately 60 degrees, and cross your arms in front of your chest. Lift your upper body until your shoulders are completely off the bed. Exhale when lifting and inhale when returning to the starting position. Aim for 15 repetitions in each set, and do 3 to 4 sets with a 1-minute rest in between. During the rest periods, it's best to engage in dynamic rest to alleviate muscle soreness.
For those who rely on cars and sit in offices, lunges can increase the strength of the thighs and buttocks, improve body balance, and stabilize the trunk. Keep your body upright and feet shoulder-width apart. Take a step forward (the calf of the forward leg should be perpendicular to the ground). Adjust your stride to maintain balance and stability. Initially, you can use a wall or chair for support. Once your stability and balance improve, you can alternate legs and "walk" from one side of the living room to the other, with 20 steps per set. If all of this seems too difficult, you can do push-ups.
If all else fails, you can simply walk for half an hour after work instead of taking the bus. For those who own a car, you can leave it at home and walk to work when it's not too busy. Not only will you save some money on fuel, but you will also contribute to the Blue Sky Plan.
