The 5-Minute-A-Day Exercise That Improves Posture and Helps You Lose Weight

Lie on your stomach with your hands clasped behind your neck. Lift your upper body, keeping your abdomen flat on the floor, then raise your legs without bending your knees. Keep your back curved and your legs together.

Then, without changing position, cross your ankles and push with your feet. Repeat the exercise three times, holding the position for 10 seconds.

2. Tone your thighs, buttocks and pelvis

You start from the same position as in the previous exercise: lying on your stomach, but this time with your arms crossed under your chin.

Bend your knees and cross your ankles, keeping your knees well apart. Raise your legs, cross your feet upwards, and lift your thighs off the floor.

Hold the position for 6 seconds, then relax your body. Repeat the exercise 10 times.

3. Slim your waist and straighten your shoulders

Sit on a chair with your arms at your sides and your back straight. Lift one side of your hip, but without moving your shoulders. Grasp the edge of the chair to maintain good posture. Raise one leg to make the exercise easier.

Hold the position for three seconds, then switch sides. Repeat 10 times on each side.

4. Tone your chest

Sit on a chair, cross your arms, and spread your feet slightly apart. Grasp your elbows with your hands, resting them on your knees. Raise your crossed arms without moving your torso.

Hold the position for 6 seconds and repeat the exercise 10 times.

5. Balance the body