"as we age, we start losing muscle mass. And muscle is metabolically active, so when it goes, the body loses its ability to fight off fat the way it used to. Then you throw in working from home, sitting for hours, moving way less than you did when you had an office commute, snacking more because the kitchen is right there."
"Exercising in the seated position can actually decrease the chances of adding in cheating movements, increasing the effectiveness of the workout. Why it works: Activates the deep lower abdominals and acts as a great warm up for your other exercises How to do it: Sit tall near the edge of your chair Gently draw your belly in (like zipping up snug pants) Lift one knee, lower, then alternate sides Keep your torso still as your legs move"
Aging causes gradual loss of muscle mass, which lowers metabolic activity and reduces the body's ability to resist fat accumulation. Sedentary habits like working from home, prolonged sitting, reduced movement, and increased snacking combine with hormonal shifts to create persistent abdominal fat. Seated exercises can strengthen the deep lower abdominals, increase overall muscle mass, and improve metabolic rate without leaving a chair. Short, controlled movements reduce compensatory or cheating motions and increase exercise effectiveness. Examples include seated lower abdominal knee lifts performed tall at the chair edge, with focused breath and 20 repetitions, and seated lateral arm raises to build arm muscle.
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