Get strong arms: using your armrest, lift yourself up using only the strength of your arms. Hold yourself up for a count of five. Repeat four times in a row.
Stretching is important too. Stretch your legs as straight and as high as you can. Feel the stretch. Hold the position for five seconds. Keeping your legs lifted, lean forward, keeping your back straight (this will stretch the back of your thighs and your lower back). From the normal seated position, stretch your arms above your head. Hold the right arm above your head with your left arm, and vice versa. Hold each stretch for 10 seconds. Aim at an hourly stretching routine.
25th Hour Tip #8: If you wear a pedometer in the airport, you will be surprised at how much you can walk! Make sure you are wearing one. Aim for 5,000 steps. You can do it! Don’t sit until you have reached your goal! If you have a child, push the stroller; this adds strength and definition to your arms!
25th Hour Tip #9: To learn how to differentiate your lower, middle and upper abs, look at yourself in a mirror with your abs uncovered. Contract your lower abs; look in the mirror as you move up to your middle abs and up to your upper abs. Once you have isolated each muscle group, working on lower/upper abs is a breeze.
By Valérie Orsoni
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