5 Easy Exercise You Can Do in Bed to Start Your Day Right
Starting your day with a little exercise is a great way to set yourself up for success. However, we understand that not everyone has the time or energy to make it to the gym every morning. That’s why we’ve put together this list of five easy exercises you can do right in your own bed to help you start your day off on the right foot.
1. Wake up your legs with leg lifts
To start, lie on your back with your legs straight out in front of you. Slowly lift one leg off the bed, keeping it straight, until you feel a stretch in your thigh. Hold for a few seconds, then lower your leg back down. Repeat with the other leg. Aim for three sets of ten reps for each leg.
2. Stretch out your back with the spine twist
While still lying on your back, bring your knees up so they are bent and your feet are flat on the bed. Place your arms out to the side in a T-shape. Keeping your shoulders on the bed, slowly lower both knees to one side as far as you can go without causing pain. Hold for a few seconds, then bring your knees back up to center and repeat on the other side. Do three sets of ten reps on each side.
3. Strengthen your core with the bicycle crunch
Staying on your back, bring your hands behind your head and lift your shoulders off the bed. Bring your knees up to a tabletop position and start cycling your legs in a pedaling motion. As each knee comes towards your chest, bring the opposite elbow towards that knee. Aim for three sets of ten reps on each side.
4. Improve your posture with the shoulder blade squeeze
Sit up in bed with your legs crossed in front of you. Roll your shoulders back and down, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Hold for a few seconds, then release. Repeat ten times.
5. Loosen up your hips with the figure four stretch
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the bed. Cross your right ankle over your left knee to make a figure four shape. Grab behind your left thigh and gently pull your legs towards your chest until you feel a stretch in your right hip. Hold for a few seconds, then switch sides. Do three sets of ten reps on each side.
Conclusion
By incorporating these easy exercises into your morning routine, you’ll be able to start your day on the right foot. Not only will you feel better physically, but you’ll also be setting yourself up for a more productive and focused day ahead. So go ahead, give them a try tomorrow morning and see how you feel!
