Sitting with a baby on your lap
Reps40 times
Calories burned8 kcal
LevelBeginner
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Sitting quietly for an hour burns about 100 calories, and if you add weight, such as holding a child, you can burn even more.
How to perform the exercise
40 times
8 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Sit comfortably with the back straight.
02
Posture
Do not slouch or lean far forward.
03
Holding
Hold the child comfortably, supporting the torso.
04
Legs
Place your feet on the floor and do not squeeze the knees.
05
Breaks
Periodically change position and stand up.
06
Finish
Stretch after sitting.
Variants
Beginner
Sit with the child in short intervals.
Middle
Change position every 20–30 minutes.
Professional
Increase the time if you feel well.
Which muscles are working
The main load falls on the thighs, lower back, glutes and core muscles.
Benefits of the exercise
Simply
Burns calories with extra weight.
Strength
Loads the torso and leg muscles.
Balance
Strengthens the bond with the child.
Contraindications
Acute back pain from long sitting.
Long static posture.
Lifting the child abruptly.
Recommendations
Activity
Change position and stand up every 20–30 minutes.
Posture
Keep the back straight.
