5 Lazy Ways to Slim Down with Yoga, Hero Pose and Happy Baby Pose can be done while lying in bed! The lazy slimming method is super effective! With relaxed hips, not only does it improve water retention in the lower body, but it also enhances the waist and abdominal lines～
The lazy slimming methods that can be done on the bed help relax the hip joints, improving not just water retention in the lower body but also creating a more beautiful waist and abdominal shape! Here are 5 simple lazy slimming demonstration exercises; practice them daily to make your side waist and leg lines increasingly attractive!
What is the lazy slimming method?
Recently, many lazy-friendly exercises have appeared online, achieving sculpted body shapes through some simple yoga stretches. Poses like hip circles, twists, and happy baby can all be done on the bed, and cushions can be used for support.
Here are 5 recommended effective moves to aid digestion, improve stomach protrusion, and sculpt the inner and outer thigh and waistlines! It is suggested to hold each of the following moves for about 8-10 breaths.
Lazy Slimming Exercise 1: Hip Circles
Action Analysis:
Lie comfortably on a yoga mat or bed, bending both legs in preparation.
Grab your knees with your hands,
and slowly move your legs in circles upwards and outward in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions,
allowing your hip joints to massage and stretch the inner thigh muscles that are rarely used in different directions.
Benefits: Improves circulation in the lower body, relaxes hip joints, helps eliminate the feeling of lower body swelling.
Hip Circle Exercise Video
Lazy Slimming Exercise 2: Hip Internal Rotation Stretch
Action Analysis:
Lie comfortably on a yoga mat or bed in a reclining position,
open your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width, bending your feet on the ground.
Then, lean to the right to hold that position.
Next, place your right foot in a cross-legged position over your left leg while breathing in that position,
increasing the feeling of internal rotation.
This move allows the thigh bone to perform a deep internal rotation.
The outer side of the thigh bone is connected to the side waist,
thus this action can not only relax the hip joints but also elongate the lines of the side waist and outer thighs,
sculpting your body while alleviating discomfort from prolonged sitting.
Benefits: Sculpting and stretching the outer thigh lines, elongating the side waist lines, improving tightness and soreness in the hip joints, waist, and lower back.
Hip Internal Rotation Stretch Video
Lazy Slimming Exercise 3: Reclined Twists
Action Analysis:
Relax and lie on the yoga mat with your arms spread out to the sides,
cross your left leg over your right leg in a cross-legged position,
turn your head to the left, and let both legs fall to the right, then switch sides.
Remember to keep your shoulder blades and shoulders in contact with the floor throughout the process,
to fully stretch the muscles on both sides of the spine and the side waist. Beginners can keep their feet on the ground at first and then lean to the side, which is easier to achieve.
Benefits: Stretches the muscles on both sides of the spine, adjusts spinal misalignment, helps digestion.
Reclined Twist Exercise Video
Lazy Slimming Exercise 4: Reclined Hero Variation
Action Analysis:
Begin by kneeling on the yoga mat, and as you exhale, slowly lie back,
you can also place your hands behind you.
If you cannot lie flat on the ground or if your knees feel discomfort,
you can place a thick blanket or pillow under your back to help elevate your upper body.
Benefits: Deeply stretches the front and back thigh muscles, relaxes back muscles, improves discomfort during menstruation.
Reclined Hero Variation Video
Lazy Slimming Exercise 5: Happy Baby Pose
Action Analysis:
Lie on your back against the yoga mat, bending your legs and bringing them up toward your chest in preparation,
open your bent knees outward toward the sides of your chest, bringing the soles of your feet above your knees,
once you’re certain your body isn’t swaying side to side, grab your feet with both hands,
and slowly use your hands’ weight to let your legs sink toward the floor.
You can then gently rock your pelvis side to side to help massage the hips and inner thighs.
