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The restroomworkout

Fitnessaddict90
Fitnessaddict90 Posts: 17 Member
edited February 12 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi, I was wondering if anyone also does 5 squats each time they use the restroom ^^

It sure is a blessing for your butt and legs :)

Stay fit

Jennifer
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  • mitchiejo
    mitchiejo Posts: 179 Member
    No but maybe I should start. I would be in fabulous shape....lol.
  • alicemelinda1
    alicemelinda1 Posts: 22
    Oooooohh!! What a simple idea but so good!! :)
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?
  • Fitnessaddict90
    Fitnessaddict90 Posts: 17 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    Yes if you drink 1,5 liters of water that's about right ^^
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    Pooping is fun!
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    This is actually a good idea to stay on track and probably a good icebreaker for starting conversations in public ladies rooms. :laugh: I have gotten into the mindset that squats are useless unless I do them with weights, but adding in a few extra bodyweight squats periodically throughout the day certainly won't hurt!
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    - or jump up and crank out a few pullups on the loo door frames.

    - probably beest not to hit hte floor and start cranking out push-ups unless you scrub your hands after!
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    I have gotten into the mindset that squats are useless unless I do them with weights, ...

    That's a myth that a lot of lifters believe. Try squatting on one leg, or try Pistol Squats? Now do you feel it?
  • sunnshhiine
    sunnshhiine Posts: 727 Member
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone also does 5 squats each time they use the restroom ^^

    It sure is a blessing for your butt and legs :)

    Stay fit

    Jennifer

    I used to do 25 body squats everytime I went to the bathroom....
  • Firekeeper66
    Firekeeper66 Posts: 116 Member
    I don't do bathroom squats - I jog in place while I'm washing & drying my hands (thanks to my Fitbit). I may start doing the squats instead though - just to mix it up a bit - thanks for the idea!
  • laurelboynton
    laurelboynton Posts: 104 Member
    I don't do this every time but this has motivated me and given me a goal.

    Cheers!
  • spittster
    spittster Posts: 18
    I don't do bathroom squats - I jog in place while I'm washing & drying my hands (thanks to my Fitbit). I may start doing the squats instead though - just to mix it up a bit - thanks for the idea!

    I like this idea! Not sure my knees could do squats
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    How should I log all this activity?
  • Fitnessaddict90
    Fitnessaddict90 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm glad for the comments and if I inspired anyone I'm more than happy :)
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I generally do ab exercises in the loo, knowwhaimean


    Hehe dav said log.
  • Fitnessaddict90
    Fitnessaddict90 Posts: 17 Member
    How should I log all this activity?

    Change your activity level simply :) That's what I did because I can't put on my Polar FT7 belt and watch just to check the few calories I burn ^^
  • alwaysdance
    alwaysdance Posts: 20 Member
    Awesome idea! Not sure if I'll do this at work in my heels, but definitely at home!
  • nessagrace22
    nessagrace22 Posts: 430 Member
    How should I log all this activity?

    :smile:
  • bheathfit
    bheathfit Posts: 451 Member
    Does it have to be in the Lady's loo? Also, can I make manly grunting noises like when I lift heavy stuff in the Gym and I want everyone to know that I'm lifting heavy stuff in the gym?!?:wink:
  • MyIrishSpirit
    MyIrishSpirit Posts: 43 Member
    :laugh: I never did before but since reading your post this morning I've been twice and did it. Really not a bad idea! I work in an office and will do 10-15 push-ups off the desk a few times a day. Adding in some bathroom squats sounds like a great idea to me.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    How should I log all this activity?

    Change your activity level simply :) That's what I did because I can't put on my Polar FT7 belt and watch just to check the few calories I burn ^^

    Oh okay! I poop like, a LOT. Should I go for moderately active?
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I have gotten into the mindset that squats are useless unless I do them with weights, ...

    That's a myth that a lot of lifters believe. Try squatting on one leg, or try Pistol Squats? Now do you feel it?

    Just tried the one leg squat...much better! I try to do wall sits when I think of them as well. For some reason, I can do bodyweight squats like a beast, but wall sits are a killer for me.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    How should I log all this activity?

    The most accurate method would be to use a heart rate monitor.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone also does 5 squats each time they use the restroom ^^

    It sure is a blessing for your butt and legs :)

    Stay fit

    Jennifer
    No. Since I'm not in a coma, I get up from sitting in a chair so many times a day that this would be only a tiny fraction more activity. This seems about as useful as marching in place while sitting on the toilet.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone also does 5 squats each time they use the restroom ^^

    It sure is a blessing for your butt and legs :)

    Stay fit

    Jennifer
    No. Since I'm not in a coma, I get up from sitting in a chair so many times a day that this would be only a tiny fraction more activity. This seems about as useful as marching in place while sitting on the toilet.

    Pfft. That's why they make those treadtoilets. And toiletbicycles. Get into the current century, dude.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    You can drink more water if you want to up the intensity. I pee about every hour.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    You can drink more water if you want to up the intensity. I pee about every hour.

    If I really make the effort I can go multiple times per hour. But it takes dedication.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    You can drink more water if you want to up the intensity. I pee about every hour.

    If I really make the effort I can go multiple times per hour. But it takes dedication.

    I feel like you're challenging me to a contest.

    GAME ON.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    You can drink more water if you want to up the intensity. I pee about every hour.

    You've got the bladder of a girl
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    So five body weight squats every 2-3 hours, then?

    You can drink more water if you want to up the intensity. I pee about every hour.

    If I really make the effort I can go multiple times per hour. But it takes dedication.

    I feel like you're challenging me to a contest.

    GAME ON.

    Okay, but I have to warn you, I think I have a genetic advantage. I come from a long line of frequent pee-ers.
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