Break up your new sedentary lifestyle with these trainer-approved couch exercises that get your blood pumping.

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Now, you’ve got the option to add gym to that list.

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Fair warning: Just because these moves are couch-friendly, that doesnt mean they wont make you sweat.

you’re able to still get your step-ups in with the help of your couch.

Step down and repeat on the left leg.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Repeat for three sets of 20 reps, and youll for sure feel the burn.

Hip thrusts

Give your booty a workout during the next commercial break with a few hip thrusts.

To do them, sit on the couch with your knees bent and both feet flat on the ground.

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Lower your hips and repeat.

Then return to a standing position and do 10-12 reps per leg for three sets.

Feet-elevated crunch

Your abs can also get some love during a couch workout.

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Bend your knees to rest your calves and heels on the sofa, he says.

Place your hands at the side of your head at your temples.

Do about 15-20 reps for three sets, and youre good to go.

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Incline push-ups

Push-ups have becometheCOVID-19 workout.

But, if you want to make them a bit more challenging, your couch can help with that.

Start with your hands on the sofa at shoulder width, Saltos says.

Then push up to return to the starting position and repeat for 10-15 reps for three sets.

Then slowly stand up and sit back down a few times.

Then, bring one knee up toward your hands and jump to switch knees, Kimmel says.

This movement is like running in a plank position.

Long jump burpee

you’re able to mix some burpees into your couch routine, too.

(We told you it would make you sweat!)

Begin by standing about 5 feet away from the couch, Kimmel says.

Then, take a big jump forward toward the sofa as you place your hands on the couch.

Its usually a good idea to alternate muscle groups and cardio sets, she says.

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