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 a few gentle little exercises! Of course, they won’t have you breaking a sweat, but they’re a nice little boost to help you keep active between big festive meals…
Buckle up: here are 4 simple exercises to do in the car!
Exercising in the car: a few precautions
These simple in-car exercises are all done sitting down. At most, you’ll need something soft, like the kids’ ball or a jumper rolled into a ball. If you’re the one driving, save them for when the car is stationary, at a service station for example, or let your passengers make the most of them during the journey. Driving needs your full attention.
Take it gently, don’t push yourself, and stop if anything feels uncomfortable. If you feel any pain or have any medical concerns, ask your GP for advice.
Work your arms
To work your arms and upper body 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.
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Work your abs in the car
To work your abs, 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 you can, as if you were trying to press it against your spine, then release on the exhale. Repeat several times.
Work 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. Use them to walk around a little and do a few stretches: it’s a chance to stretch your legs and set off again feeling refreshed!
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 exercises, more intense workout sessions and a healthy diet, you can also add cupping massage to your routine and use it on areas where dimpling tends to show. For truly easy and quick massages, reach for your Cellublue Cups, which replicate the cupping massage technique.
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