How to do a Couch Workout

Hooked to whatever you're watching on TV and can't bring yourself to stop watching long enough to workout? No problem! Follow this routine three to five times a week. You can even keep your fuzzy slippers on!!

1. SOFA SQUAT - Works your butt and thighs. Sit on the edge of the couch with your feet hip-width apart, knees aligned directly over ankles. Stand, place hands on hips, then bend knees and squat down to sit on couch, but let your butt only tap edge, return to standing. Do two sets of 15 reps.

2. CUSHION CRUNCH - Works your abs and obliques. Lie on the couch and straighten your legs; extend arms overhead by ears. Lift left leg toward ceiling, keeping it straight, as you lift your shoulders off couch and reach both hands for your left toes. Pause, then lower to starting position. Do 15 reps, switch legs and repeat. Do two sets.

3. SPLIT LUNGE - Works your thighs and calves. Stand in front of the couch; extend your left leg back, resting the ball of your foot on the couch, hands on your hips. Bend your right knee 90 degrees, don't let your knee go past your toes; press through heel and return to start. Do 15 reps, switch legs and repeat. Do two sets.

4. INCLINE PUSH-UP - Works your chest, arms and shoulders. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the edge or arm of couch; walk your feet back so your legs are straight and you're up on your toes. Bend your elbows and lower your chest toward the couch; push back up. Do as many as you can with your abs pulled in and hips aligned. Rest and repeat.

5. REMOTE REAR FLY - Works your back and shoulders. Lie face down on the couch, left arm off the edge and extended toward floor, holding the remote or a light weight, raise the extended hand up and out to shoulder height, squeezing shoulder blades together; pause, lower to start. Do 15 reps, switch sides and repeat. Do two sets.

Now, perhaps when your favorite show is done you can squeeze in a little cardio? Your four-legged friend is sitting by the door waiting with his leash!!