on February 21, 2024
If I could laze in bed with you all day, I would. But then we'd never make it to the shower. Priorities and, well, life gets in the way of quality pillow talk. One of those priorities is exercise.
I know what you're thinking. It involves less clothes, a few weird noises and a lot of body contact. Sure, this is great exercise, but not necessarily always feasible for all my babes.
So I've come up with 5 exercises that don't rely on another person OR you getting out of bed.
1. Marching hip raises
You'll feel this in your butt, abs and thighs. All the right places.
How: Lay on your back with your knees bent to 90 degrees. Place your arms by your side and lift your hips, intermittently alternating, to form a line down your body. Make sure you hold this posture, squeezing your butt in place while your legs do the moving.
2. Diamond reverse crunches
I know, you hear crunches and you think no thanks. Bear with me. Hello abs and thighs.
How: On your back, with your arms by your side palms down, open your legs with your feet together. It's the position your beautician asks for when you're getting a wax, or so I'm told. Lift your feet so you form a diamond, and while holding the position push your feet to the sky. Your butt and lower back should be momentarily lifting from the ground.
3. Jack splits
You'll look pro but feel slightly ridiculous. Your chest, quads and abs will thank you (and me).
How: On your back, hands above your head, interlock your thumbs. Outstretch your legs, keeping your feet together. As you swing your hands down from above your head between your legs, your legs raise and split. Picture an umbrella closing. That's your body.
4. Scissor legs
Very common, for good reason. Who doesn't love good, old-school aerobics? Give your legs a go, babe.
How: On your back, place your hands by your side or under your lower back. The most important aspect of this exercise is your posture. Make sure you're not producing a gap between your back and the bed when you lift. Start with your legs at 90 degrees, and slowly lower one, then the other. Repeat.
5. Arabesque leg lifts
Sounds fancy, but just channel your inner athlete and some hot pink sports apparel.
Your cheeks (not the ones on your face) will thank you.
How: On your hands and knees (yes, this is an exercise), make sure you're in perfect tabletop position: hands under your shoulders, knees under your hips. Balancing your weight out evenly and keeping your hips level, kick your right leg straight back, bring back to position, then kick again at a 45-degree angle. Repeat on the other side. Again, again.
Work up a sweat in bed and remember that cleansing your pores post workout is essential. Reach for my Triple Acid Body Wash for a post-sweat rinse that actually does something. Because staying in bed is always a valid excuse, as long as you're putting in the work.
x frank
