6 Exercises You Can Do When You're Feeling Lazy | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

6 Exercises You Can Do When You're Feeling Lazy

Great ways to work out even when you don't feel like it.

49
6 Exercises You Can Do When You're Feeling Lazy

We all have those days where we just can’t bring ourselves to actually get up and go to the gym. At best, you manage to put on some comfy clothes and hope you can get a few exercises in at home. For those lazy days, here are some great exercises that will still give you results, but don’t completely wear you out.

1. Shoulder Bridge

Doing this shoulder bridge exercise is a great way to target your glutes while avoiding more effort intensive exercises like squats and lunges. There are also plenty of variations of this exercise that will allow you to either make it easier or harder depending on your fitness level.

2. Single Leg Drops

Similarly, this is an exercise with plenty of variations that enable you to adjust the exercise to fit your skill level. You can even alter it to target different muscle groups as well. Whether it should be leg day or ab day, this exercise should definitely be on your list.

3. Kneeling Leg Raises

This is another great glute-targeting exercise that won’t have you breathing hard. You can add variations like pulses to make sure you are still feeling the burn no matter what your skill level may be.

4. Inner Thigh Leg Lifts

These leg lifts are a great exercise to do while just laying down and watching tv. Whether you do these by reps or by time, it’s easy enough to keep track of while you let your favorite show distract you from the burn.

5. Calf Raises

Calf raises are a perfect exercise for when you don’t feel like working out. Whether you take it easy, find an edge to stand on, or add free weights into the mix, your legs will definitely thank you the next day.

6. Kneeling Arm and Leg Extension

This is another great one to do while watching tv. As long as you focus on squeezing your muscles and make sure you don’t let your form slip, this makes for a great, lazy day exercise.



Convincing yourself to do something is always better than doing nothing so next time you find yourself lacking the motivation to get up and go to the gym, try some of these exercises and tailor them to your fitness level. I promise you will be happy you did them!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

196683
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

18720
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

460773
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

28250
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments