However, incorporatingchair yogainto your fitness routine can provide a gentle yet effective way to engage and tonelove handles.
Remember to perform each movement mindfully, focusing on your breath and maintaining proper form.
Read on to learn all about the five best chair yoga workouts to melt love handles.
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This seated twists flow focuses on gentle yet impactful movements to trim and tone the sides of your waist.
Seated Twists
Sit up straight in your chair.
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Inhale, and lengthen your spine.
Exhale as you twist to the right, placing your left hand on your right knee.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, feeling the stretch.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Side Stretch
Sit tall with both feet flat on the floor.
Inhale, and lift one arm overhead.
Exhale, and lean to the opposite side, feeling the stretch along your waist.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
Seated Cat-Cow
Sit upright, and place your hands on your knees.
Inhale, arch your back, and look up.
Exhale, round your spine, and bring your chin to your chest.
Repeat for 10 cycles.
Chair Side Planks
Assume a plank with your forearms planted on a chair.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
Knee-to-Elbow Crunches
Start in the chair side plank position.
Bring your right knee toward your right elbow.
Extend your leg back to the plank position.
Repeat for 10 reps on each side.
Chair Knee Tucks
Sit on the chair, holding the sides for support.
Lift your knees toward your chest.
Return your legs to an extended position.
Continue for 15 reps on each side.
Seated Bicycle Crunches
Sit on the edge of the chair with your hands behind your head.
Lift your right knee toward your chest while bringing your left elbow toward the knee.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Continue alternating for 15 reps on each side.
Seated Knee Drops
Sit tall with your hands on the sides of the chair.
Lift your knees toward your chest.
Repeat for 20 reps, alternating sides.
This chair yoga variation allows you to experience the power of warriors while focusing on love handle reduction.
Seated Warrior I
Sit on the chair with your right knee bent and your foot on the floor.
Extend your left leg straight back, toes pointing forward.
Lift your arms overhead, palms facing each other.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
Seated Warrior II
Sit on the chair, extending your legs wide.
Turn your right foot out, and bend your right knee.
Extend your arms parallel to the floor, palms facing down.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
Seated Warrior III
Stand ahead of your chair, and firmly place your hands on its surface.
Activate your core as you squeeze and lift your left leg behind you.
Your foot should be flexed.
This seated variation on a chair makes it accessible for all fitness levels while focusing on love handle elimination.
Seated Boat Pose
Sit on the chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Lean back slightly, lifting your feet off the ground.
Extend your arms forward, parallel to the floor.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Place your right hand on the chair for support.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch sides.
Seated Boat with Knee Tucks
Sit on the chair with your hands holding the sides.
Lift both knees up to your chest.
Extend your legs back to the starting position.
Repeat for 20 reps.
