6 Ways to Deskercise!
While some jobs include manual labor allowing you to get in plenty of exercise, many have us confined to a desk for 8 hours a day. Don’t let the requirement…
While some jobs include manual labor allowing you to get in plenty of exercise, many have us confined to a desk for 8 hours a day.
Don’t let the requirement of sitting for long periods of time become an excuse not to get in some daily exercise.
Here are 6 ways you can burn some calories while at work!
- Take the Stairs - You’ve probably heard this one before because it's a good one. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator can not only help you avoid elevator small talk but it can also jump start your calorie burn for the day.
- Take a walk – Using a lunch break to take a walk around the building or office can help you get in extra steps that you normally wouldn’t have. Wear a fitness tracker to really see how much more those 10 min walks can contribute to your steps.
- Prime up your calves at the printer - Printing out a long document? Making massive amounts of copies? Don’t let that precious time slip you by, take advantage by doing calf raises while you wait for your print job to be completed!
- The seat squeeze – No time to get up from your chair? The seat squeeze allows you to tone your glutes without ever getting up or fellow co-workers noticing. Simply squeeze the buttocks, hold for 5-10 secs and release. Continue for the length of your conference call, until the sales meeting wraps up or until your glutes tire.
- The leg raise – No pay raise in sight? Well at least you can get killer legs with some desk leg raises. Simply hold out one or both legs out, hold in place for 10-15 sec, lower to the ground and lift back up before your feet hit the ground. Repeat for 15 reps.
- Get a 6 pack at work – While most offices don’t allow boozing during work hours, you can still get a six pack while at your desk. Simply sit with your elbows rested on your thighs and curl your chest in towards your legs while resisting the movement with your arms. Repeat for as many times as you can.
This article was written by Kristin Brandt
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