A free method to say goodbye to lower body obesity, so women no longer have to worry about their thighs and hips becoming rounder, or their body shape becoming pear-shaped or hourglass-shaped.
1. Sit upright with your back and buttocks in a straight line, close to the back of the chair. If the chair back is too reclined, use a lumbar support cushion to keep your back pressed against it. Then practice abdominal breathing (expand your abdomen when inhaling and contract your abdomen when exhaling). This method is best suited for people who frequently sit at a desk. It is most effective when done an hour after meals and is especially beneficial for those with a protruding lower abdomen.
2. As in (1), first sit up straight, then extend both lower legs horizontally in line with the thighs (lower legs off the ground), and then swing your feet up and down to thoroughly tighten and relax the hamstrings. This method, like (1), can be done while sitting in the office. Many office workers often experience leg swelling and a protruding lower abdomen after a long day. It can beautify the calves and also exercise the ankles, helping blood circulation in the lower limbs and preventing leg swelling caused by sitting for long periods. In addition, to straighten the legs, you will unconsciously use the strength of your abdominal muscles, which can also eliminate abdominal fat.
3. Stand straight, inhale deeply, then slowly exhale (contracting your abdomen) while raising one leg, bending your knee to form a 90-degree angle between your thigh and calf. Extend your arms straight out to the sides. Inhale as you slowly lower your leg. Repeat with the other leg. Do this several times. This exercise is most effective about an hour after meals, especially for those with a flat lower abdomen. It is also very effective in preventing fat accumulation in the abdomen and thighs, as well as preventing sagging buttocks.
4. Stand straight with your legs together, then bend your upper body forward to fully stretch the hamstrings from your hips to your legs. (The degree of bending can be adjusted according to your flexibility.) This exercise can prevent sagging buttocks, refine the curve from your hips to your legs, and also promote blood circulation to the brain and face, helping to refresh the mind and improve complexion.
In addition, paying attention to your posture while standing and sitting, or practicing abdominal breathing, can help contract abdominal muscles and promote digestion by aiding intestinal peristalsis.
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