I'll never understand why most people prefer to go to the gym and sit down while doing most of their workout. After all, don't we spend enough time sitting on our asses?
Here's a great way to get MUCH better results without increasing the amount of time you spend training: stand up!
Statistics show you actually burn 40% more calories when you work out standing up as opposed to sitting down. So rather than sit down to do your Shoulder Presses or Curls do them standing up. Replace Leg Extenstions, Leg Curls and Leg Presses with Squats and Lunges.
Standing up also forces you to activate your core and squeeze your glutes (all those muscles that have been dormant while you have been seated all day!). Before you start moving any weight tighten up both your core and your butt muscles. Not dramatically... just enough to create some tension and activate the muscles while you are standing.
Do this and you will not only burn more calories but you will also improve your posture.
And for those who spend a lot of time seated while working it's a really good idea to stand up periodically, focus on standing tall while drawing in the abs and tightening the glutes. Hold for 15-30 seconds, relax and repeat. Your back will thank you later in life!
Want better results? Stand up... tighten up!
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