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3 Life-Changing Exercises Trainers Swear By For Toning Up Stomach And Back Fat Over 40

October 16, 2022 by Louise Ferrer
shefinds | Health
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This post has been updated since its initial 07/19/22 publish date to include more expert insight.

Exercising at any age is crucial for your wellbeing, overall health, and can also help you tone your body and lose weight. If you’re looking to target your midsection, stomach and back fat specifically over 40, we found three TikTok-trendy and easy chair exercises. 

Let’s be real: Once you start scrolling on TikTok, it’s hard to stop. The social media app has an extremely wide range of content and we definitely don’t blame you if you fall down the rabbit hole. Trust us, it’s absolutely okay because we’re guilty of doing it too. From makeup tutorials and product reviews, to easy recipes and basic life hacks, there’s definitely a video or two out there that will catch your attention. As a matter of fact, we recently came across a few interesting health-related TikToks that you might be interested in. Introducing, chair exercises.

Led by motivational speaker, yoga instructor, and confidence coach Cheri Schultz, these workouts target different parts of your body. From strengthening your core to increasing your hip mobility, Schultz’s chair and standing exercises and chair yoga and floor stretches have got you covered.

Want to tone your stomach and get rid of back fat? She’s got an exercise for that too. Watch the video below.

@chairyoga Chair Exercise Routine #chairexercise #core #fitness #workout ♬ In My Head – Jason Derulo

Schultz starts off with Airplane Twists then proceeds to do Arm Circles with Knee Lifts. She then ends the workout by doing Criss Cross Arms and Legs. As seen in the video, each exercise is supposed to be done for 45 seconds, and must be performed in three sets. According to Schultz, these exercises work your core, arms, thighs, and shoulders.

@chairyogaJust abs! You got this!♬ Cold Heart – PNAU Remix – Elton John & Dua Lipa

For more chair exercises, you can check out Cheri Schultz’s videos on TikTok.

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Louise is an Editorial Assistant at SheFinds Media and covers the latest stories in health and wellness. She loves going on beach trips, trying new food, and watching true crime documentaries. You can reach Louise at louise@shefinds.com.

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Healthy lunch spread on a table, featuring colorful dishes.
Woman enjoying spearmint tea in a cozy setting.
Frustrated older woman touching her head, feeling exhausted.
Woman experiencing chest pain, showing concern and discomfort.
Assortment of different bread types on display.
Woman holding her head in distress.
Woman experiencing joint pain and discomfort.
Popular coffee and donut brands side by side.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee.
Wooden board with bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Pouring vitamin D into palm for supplementation.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for cooking.
Older woman taking supplements with water for health.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Handful of various dietary supplements ready for consumption.
Checking the time while enjoying breakfast.
Pouring supplement powder into a glass for mixing.
Woman exercising with determination in a fitness setting.