Anyone can start exercising, even if you’re a couch potato. Try these exercises below:

1. Stretch: Lie on your back on the sofa, and slowly bring one knee up to your chest, pulling it in with your arms as far as feels comfortable. Hold for 10 seconds, then slowly release. (You should be able to keep your head turned comfortably toward the television as you do this.) Repeat with the other leg, alternating two times. Next, stand up, hold arms out to the sides and slowly move them in big circles. Repeat eight times; then reverse the direction of the circles. 

2. Strengthen: Stand and slowly raise one foot a few inches in front of you, then trace the letters of the alphabet with that foot (hold the sofa arm if you need support). Repeat with the other foot. Next, lie flat on the floor. Tense your thigh muscles and abdominals, and lift one leg about 6 inches off the ground, then lower. Repeat four to six times, then, switch legs.
3. Sweat: During commercial breaks, march around the room, lifting your knees as you step. After about a minute and a half, stop and march in place, stepping side to side occasionally.
 

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