DO THE CHAIR WORKOUT

When you’re home with the kids or short on time, this is all the gym you need to get a routine done.

TEXT LAUREN MAZZO

Behold the most efficient workout circuit: no weights necessary, not much floor room to clear, zero need for anything else that can make exercise a nonstarter. “By facing the different parts of the chair—back, sides, front, and seat—you essentially have five exercise stations,” says trainer Sara Haley, the creator of the Expecting More prenatal fitness video program and a mum of three, who has made the common chair her workout go-to. Plus, the chair functions as a spotter and an added challenge for bodyweight moves. “For example, most people don’t get their knees nearly high enough doing high knees, but if you turn them into toe taps on the chair seat, your heart, legs, and abs will work harder,” Sara says. As for push-ups, the elevated surface offers a modification that—unlike…

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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2019

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