Kitchen exercises for the minutes you already spend waiting

Use a dry, stable counter and stay well away from heat, spills, knives and open cupboard doors. The exercise can wait if the room is not clear.

Exercises to try

ExercisePlaceWhat it isEst. cal

Counter Push-UpsIn the kitchenKeep your body long and your elbows softly tucked. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~14

Sink Calf RaisesIn the kitchenUse the counter only for light balance. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~8

Counter SquatsIn the kitchenLet your knees track in line with your toes. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~16

Sink Side StepsIn the kitchenStay low and keep your chest lifted. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~12

Kettle MarchesIn the kitchenPump your arms and land lightly. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~14

Counter PlankIn the kitchenBrace your middle and breathe normally. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~10

Standing KickbacksIn the kitchenKeep your hips square and avoid leaning forward. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~10

Kitchen LungesIn the kitchenKeep your front knee over your mid-foot. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~16

Cabinet Toe TapsIn the kitchenStay light and choose a pace you can control. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~14

Counter ClimbersIn the kitchenKeep the counter dry and your hips level. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~18

Towel Pull-ApartsIn the kitchenKeep your ribs down and shoulders relaxed. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~6

Water-Bottle CurlsIn the kitchenKeep your elbows close to your ribs. 2 minutes in the kitchen.~8

Calorie figures are estimates for comparison. The app recalculates them from your profile, so your numbers will differ.

Move away from hot surfaces and wet floors. Do not exercise while carrying food, pans or sharp utensils.

The kettle or microwave already creates a repeatable gap, so there is no new reminder to remember.

Check that it is dry and stable, then use only the pressure you need for balance or an inclined movement.

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