On average, each person spends 38 days standing in the bathroom, brushing their teeth throughout their lifetime.
The American Dental Association recommends adults brush for at least two minutes or more per session, making it the perfect time to multitask with some quick and easy exercises.
There are several toning moves you can do while brushing your teeth that take minimal effort, but these six are our favorite ways to strengthen both your muscles and your teeth at the same time.
Lunges
Lunges are one of the best exercises for toning your entire lower body, making it the perfect fitness move to incorporate into your oral hygiene routine.
Tight stiff muscles that are a result of poor or restless sleep can be stretched adequately by lunging.
Proper Form: Start by slowly stepping forward with one foot and bend your leg at a 90-degree angle. The thigh should be parallel to the ground, and your knee is positioned right above your ankle.
Don’t let the knee go past your toes. Hold in the lunge position for 30 seconds to one minute and repeat the move on the other leg.
Squats
Squats are a great way to improve the strength of your lower body. This type of exercise is extremely beneficial for enhancing and increasing circulation, increasing strength in the knee joints, and activating and strengthening the core muscles. The legs and butt will be quickly toned by adding in this new move.
Proper Form: Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes facing forward. Keep your head and chest upward while slowly transferring your weight to your heels as you start to bend at the knees.
Sit back while not allowing your knees to extend past your toes. Hold in the down position for 5 seconds before moving into a standing position, squeezing the butt as you rise.
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