Burn Fat While Sitting: The Benefits of the Soleus Push-Up

A simple seated exercise may help burn fat, regulate blood sugar, and improve cardiovascular health—no gym required.
Burn Fat While Sitting: The Benefits of the Soleus Push-Up
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For those who sit for long periods and have little time to exercise, the soleus push-up can help burn fat while seated and may also prevent or improve the symptoms of certain diseases.

The soleus push-up was developed by a team led by Marc Hamilton, a professor of health and human performance at the University of Houston. Even healthy Americans who exercise regularly sit for an average of nine hours a day, according to Hamilton’s earlier research.