Many people think they need to crush themselves in the gym in order tolose weightandget lean.

Instead,researchsupports that it’s far better to mix high-intensity days with low-intensity days.

Doinggentler workoutscan help your body recover faster than if you just rested completely.

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We’re here to walk you through a quick and simple “workout” that’ll help tremendously.

It shouldn’t feel strenuous; instead, it should make you feel better than before you started.

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(Start lighter, and gradually increase the weight as you do these workouts.)

Stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart with your toes slightly out.

Start the movement by sitting backward and spreading your knees apart.

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Descend below parallel while keeping your lower back flat.

At the bottom, drive through your heels and keep your knees apart.

Repeat while holding the weight on the other side.

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Press your forearms flush against the wall.

(There should be no space between your skin and the wall).

Exhale every last ounce of air from your lungs, hold for one second, and then inhale.