The ‘5-5-5’ is a full-body chair workout complete with cardio, strength, and flexibility

Here’s how to do it.

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Heres What Experts Had to Say

Seated and workout are rarely used in the same sentence.

When youre seated, its a lot easier on your body than, say, multiple rounds of burpees.

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With that being said, just because its a chair-based workout doesnt mean its easy.

Putting your body in a new position makes you work that much harder.

When you lift your leg while youre sitting, for instance, youre working your abs as well.

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You really dont stop moving during the 15-minute workout either, so dont expect a break.

I mean, seated jumping jacks dont sound very hard, but just wait.

Aka the perfect way to help your body heal fromtoo much hunched-over sittingduring the work week.

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Heres What Experts Say

This seatedfull-body tabata workout is basically the equivalent of 100 burpees.

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Then use thealphabet workout to strengthen your feet, ankles, and legs.

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