What are some indoor exercises after meals?

Many people like to take a nap or watch some TV after a meal. However, doing some simple exercises after lunch can not only promote gastrointestinal digestion, but also strengthen the body. It is also very beneficial to our body. If you go to bed immediately after a meal, it may make you fatter. So what exercises are suitable for doing after lunch?

The following exercises are good choices for after lunch:

1. Practice squatting

Action: When standing, place your feet shoulder-width apart, let your arms hang naturally, place your palms lightly on both sides of your legs, and look straight ahead. Take a step to the left with your left leg and at the same time raise both arms as if hugging something, with your hands no higher than your shoulders and your eyes looking straight ahead; bend your knees and squat about 130 degrees, keeping steady and your upper body straight; press your hands down to the same height as your navel and maintain the half-squat position for 15 seconds. When you feel soreness, numbness, or swelling in your lower limbs, stand up slowly and breathe naturally.

Function: It can exercise the muscles of the lower limbs, waist and back, and relieve muscle tension. The above exercises should be performed in accordance with the principle of gradual progress and moderation, starting with a small amount of exercise, with the heart rate after exercise increasing by 30% to 50% compared to before exercise.

2. Tai Chi Push Hands

Action: Face the Tai Chi Push Hands Device, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent in a horse stance. Open your hands, place them on the edges of the two turntables on the same side, and turn the turntables. During the exercise, when pushing to the right, the center of gravity below the waist should move to the right, and the right leg should form a lunge; when pushing to the left, the center of gravity should move to the left, and the left leg should form a lunge, and repeat. The practice speed is medium, and the practice time for each time should be 3 to 5 minutes. Do it 2 to 4 times, depending on your own situation.

Function: It can exercise the upper limb muscles, relieve arm muscle tension caused by writing, and promote gastrointestinal motility and facilitate digestion. When doing the above exercises, you should pay attention to gentle and even movements, and avoid using excessive force to avoid injury.

3. Go barefoot

Action: Choose a clean, smooth, pebbled path in the shade of the trees and walk slowly barefoot on the pebbled road. The best time is 30 minutes.

Function: By increasing the contact opportunities between the plantar fascia, ligaments, acupoints and nerve endings and the uneven road surface, the sensitive areas of the soles of the feet are constantly stimulated. These stimulation signals are transmitted to the corresponding heart organs and the corresponding cerebral cortex, which can regulate the functions of various parts of the body and play a role in assisting the treatment of certain diseases.

Doing some simple exercises after a meal can not only release stress but also relieve fatigue. The editor reminds you to do the following exercises after a meal to promote digestion and improve your physical condition. However, it should be noted that it is not advisable to do strenuous exercise immediately after a meal, otherwise it will cause gastrointestinal discomfort and other conditions.