Isometrics are muscle contractions that can increase the blood supply to your muscles. This form of exercising can also increase your muscle strength in a short period of time. All muscles in your body can benefit.
While sitting or standing, tighten your butt muscles. You can do this one side at a time or both together. Hold the contraction for six seconds. Relax for a few seconds. Repeat this exercise as many times as you want throughout the day.
Strengthen your abdominal muscles by holding your stomach in while you are walking or sitting. You can also tighten your stomach muscles and hold the contraction for six seconds. Squeeze together different parts of your abdomen to get a full-abdominal workout. One popular exercise involves sitting upright in a firm chair. Wrap one end of a resistance band around your chair legs. Grab a hold of the other end of your band with each hand. Inhale. Gently pull on the bands until you feel a stretch in your stomach muscles. Hold this stretch for six seconds. Release the tension as you exhale. Repeat this exercise five to ten times.
These are just some examples of how to use isometrics to your advantage.
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