Reading books while sitting
Reps120 times
Calories burned5 kcal
LevelBeginner
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Reading your favorite book for an hour burns about 29 calories.
How to perform the exercise
120 times
5 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Sit comfortably with the back straight.
02
Posture
Do not slouch or tilt your head too low.
03
Lighting
Provide good lighting.
04
Position
Hold the book at a comfortable distance.
05
Breaks
Every 30–40 minutes stretch your neck and back.
06
Finish
Stretch after reading.
Variants
Beginner
Read at a calm pace with breaks.
Middle
Read 30–60 minutes while keeping good posture.
Professional
Increase the reading duration.
Which muscles are working
The main load falls on the triceps, neck, shoulders and forearms.
Benefits of the exercise
Simply
Combines rest with a small calorie burn.
Balance
Trains concentration.
Strength
Supports torso muscle tone.
Contraindications
Acute neck or back pain.
Long static posture.
Reading without breaks in poor light.
Recommendations
Activity
Read 30–60 minutes with breaks.
Posture
Keep the back straight and stretch.
