Defend against the effects of prolonged sitting with this full-body kettlebell workout
Prolonged sitting—whether at your desk, on the couch or behind the wheel—can lead to muscle and joint weakness that affects posture and the ability to perform everyday activities. But uninterrupted sitting is sometimes unavoidable. Regular movement and stretching throughout the day can help offset negative consequences. However, targeted exercises—like the ones in the workout below—can be even more effective, by addressing areas of weakness and reversing some of the damage. Latest Videos FromFit&Well Certified trainer Maxwell Thompson of David Lloyd Clubs has designed a routine to support your hip flexors and strengthen your posterior chain—the muscles running down the back of your body. The exercises will recruit all the major muscle groups using just your bodyweight or a kettlebell. They pay particular attention to the hip-hinge movement—used with the Romanian deadlift and kettlebell swings—involving bowing forward with a flat back and straightening up. You may like If you are doing this workout in the gym or have access to a rower, then try the rowing and kettlebell swing finisher, which Thompson says, is a “low-risk …
