With the festive season just around the corner, many of us are wondering how to make the time fly during those endless car journeys… The good news is that you can use these moments on the road to try out some simple slimming exercises! Of course, they won’t have you breaking a sweat, but they’re a great little boost to help you stay in shape between big holiday meals…
Buckle up — here are 4 slimming exercises to do in the car!
Slim down your arms
To slim your arms and tone your chest while sitting in the car, simply grab a soft yet firm object — like the kids’ ball or your jumper rolled into a ball, for example. Lift your elbows out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, bend your forearms and press firmly on the object you’re holding for a few seconds, squeezing your shoulders and arm muscles. Hold the position for a few seconds, release, then repeat.
Strengthen your abs in the car
For a flat stomach, sit well back in your seat with your back straight and your hands resting on your thighs. Breathe deeply. On the inhale, draw your navel in as far as possible, as if you were trying to press it against your spine, then release on the exhale. Repeat several times. As well as helping to tone your abs, this exercise aids digestion and relieves stress.
Shape your glutes
Working your glutes in the car couldn’t be simpler! Just squeeze your bottom as hard as you can for a few seconds, release, then repeat. This exercise is so easy, in fact, that you can make a habit of doing it anywhere: while waiting for the bus, at your desk at work, or while watching your favourite series…
Tone your thighs
To tone your thighs in the car, take the same approach as the arm exercise. Place a soft yet firm object between your knees, keep your back straight, then press your thighs together as hard as you can — you should feel your muscles contracting! Hold the position, release and repeat.
Alongside these exercises, remember to take regular breaks on longer journeys, and use them as an opportunity to walk around a little and stretch. This will help get your blood and lymphatic circulation moving again and prevent that heavy-legs feeling at the end of the day!
Also keep a bottle of water within reach so you can drink regularly, and resist the temptation to fill your glove compartment with snacks packed with fat or sugar!
To complement these in-car slimming exercises, more intense workout sessions and a healthy diet, cupping massage is essential for targeting stubborn cellulite. This type of massage works deep into the tissue to break down fatty deposits and help release the fats and toxins responsible for dimpling. For truly effective, easy and quick massages, reach for your Cellublue Cups, which perfectly replicate the cupping massage technique.