With increasing age, many changes start taking place in the body. Especially after the age of 40, many people have to face problems like weight gain, body stiffness, fatigue and lack of fitness. Changing lifestyle, less physical activity and wrong eating habits also increase these problems. In such a situation, many women feel that it is difficult to stay slim and fit now. Apart from this, amidst the responsibilities of home and family, it often becomes difficult for women to go to the gym or find time for exercise.
However, it is not always necessary to go to the gym to stay fit. If you include some physical activity in your daily routine, it can also help a lot in keeping the body active and fit. Let us tell you 5 such exercises which you can do while standing in the kitchen.
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Squats
Squats are very easy to do while working in the kitchen and it helps in strengthening the muscles of legs and hips. For this, stand straight, then slowly sit down as if sitting on a chair and stand back up after a few seconds. You have to do this 10-15 times. This exercise increases the strength of legs and also helps in keeping the body slim.
Calf Raises
If you are taking something down from the upper shelf, then you can do this exercise only at that time. In this you just have to lift your heels and then put them down. This exercise is considered very good for strengthening the lower part of the legs i.e. calves. Besides, legs become stronger and blood circulation also improves.
Standing Cat and Cow Pose
This exercise helps in making the spine flexible and reducing back pain. You can do this exercise while your food is being cooked. For this, stand straight and place both hands on the thighs or kitchen counter. Now, while inhaling, bend the back slightly backwards and while exhaling, bend the back rounding it forward.
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Pout and Smile
This is an easy face exercise, which can help in toning the facial muscles. In this, first pout the lips i.e. forward and then make a wide smile. This process has to be done 10 to 15 times. It activates the facial muscles. The double chin is less and gives a sharp line.
Standing Side Bend
This exercise works on waist and side fat. For this, stand straight and raise one hand and slowly tilt the body towards the side. Wait for a few seconds, come back straight and then repeat on the other side. By doing this daily, the waist remains flexible and the body remains active.
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