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Too busy to keep fit? We reveal ten tips for a lazy person’s workout in the office or at home – that even Homer Simpson could do

Our fitness expert shares tips for how to keep fit while waiting for your bus, making tea, shopping and even watching TV

TOO lazy to workout? Don’t sweat it.

Scientists claim gentle exercise is as good as a tough session for health and weight loss.

Here, fitness expert LUCY WYNDHAM-READ reveals tips for a lazy workout that even Homer Simpson could manage.

D'oh it . . . Homer Simpson could use a sofa workout to get back in shape
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D'oh it . . . Homer Simpson could use a sofa workout to get back in shape
You snooze, you lose . . . Homer Simpson could manage this workout
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You snooze, you lose . . . Homer Simpson could manage this workout

 

1 - Box set binge

Box set binge . . . place a cushion between your legs and squeeze together
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Box set binge . . . place a cushion between your legs and squeeze togetherCredit: Oliver Dixon

Tone your bum and thighs without leaving the sofa.

Simply place a cushion between your legs and squeeze together.

2 - Working it

Working it . . . stand up or march your feet in the office to keep fit
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Working it . . . stand up or march your feet in the office to keep fitCredit: Oliver Dixon

Sat at a desk all day? March your feet up and down.

It will help burn some extra calories.

3 - Bus-t a move

Bus-t a move . . . pull your abs in and hold for ten seconds while waiting for the bus
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Bus-t a move . . . pull your abs in and hold for ten seconds while waiting for the busCredit: Oliver Dixon

If waiting at a bus stop, pull your abs in and hold for ten  seconds.

Repeat until the bus comes. It will tone your stomach.

Do it daily and you’ll be on the way to a flat tummy.

4 - Bingo-ing wings

Bingo-ing wings . . . work your upper arms while having a brew
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Bingo-ing wings . . . work your upper arms while having a brewCredit: Oliver Dixon

Work your upper arms while having a brew.

As the kettle boils, take a big step back with both legs and lean on the work surface.

Keep your back straight and lower your body weight towards the kitchen top and back again.

5 - Queue can do it

Perch for it . . . stand on one foot while waiting for your coffee
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Perch for it . . . stand on one foot while waiting for your coffeeCredit: Oliver Dixon

Waiting in line for a coffee?

Balance on one leg to improve your core strength and tighten leg and bum muscles.

Don’t forget to swap legs.

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6 - Bag of tricks

Bag of tricks . . . lift and lower the rubbish bag several times before placing it in the bin
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Bag of tricks . . . lift and lower the rubbish bag several times before placing it in the binCredit: Oliver Dixon

Putting the recycling out is a great time to tone arms and shoulders.

Lift and lower the rubbish bag several times before placing it in the bin.

7 - Step it up

Stand tall . . . lots of movement on your commute will help you keep fit
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Stand tall . . . lots of movement on your commute will help you keep fitCredit: Oliver Dixon

Take two stairs at a time rather than one.

The action mimics lunges and helps make your bum more pert while toning your legs.

Doing this a few times a day at home makes all the difference.

8 - Sink-win feeling

Sink-win feeling . . . brush your teeth and get your bum in shape at the same time
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Sink-win feeling . . . brush your teeth and get your bum in shape at the same timeCredit: Oliver Dixon

Brush your teeth and get you bum in shape at the same time.

Lean into the sink with one hand and extend one leg out behind.

Do tiny pulses with your extended leg and hold for one minute.

Change legs and repeat for another minute to know your mouth is squeaky clean and your bottom is lovely and toned.

9 - Off your trolley

Off your trolley . . . get two baskets in the supermarket for a tough workout
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Off your trolley . . . get two baskets in the supermarket for a tough workoutCredit: Oliver Dixon

Don’t push a trolley round the supermarket.

Get two baskets for the ultimate arm workout.

10 - Train training

Train it for your commute . . . walk up and down the platform to keep in shape
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Train it for your commute . . . walk up and down the platform to keep in shapeCredit: Oliver Dixon

Don’t stand still on the station platform. Walk up and down.

It will burn energy – and pass the time, too.

When you get on, don’t take a seat.

Standing up will shed a few more calories.

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