How to Easily Do Exercises at Your Desk

Get in a workout at work.

Parking farther away from your office to give yourself a good walk and taking the stairs instead of riding the elevator are good ways to get some pre-work exercise, but the workout doesn't have to stop there. There are many ways to burn up some energy and tone up your body while seated at your desk.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sitting in your chair, stretch both your arms up as far as you can and hold for about 10 to 15 seconds. Let them down and repeat. Start off with 10 and work your way up.

2. Push yourself away from the desk while holding onto it. Push as far as you can, stretching your back, and hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

3. Facing forward, turn your head to the right and your torso to the left. Hold this pose for about 10 seconds and alternate sides. Repeat 10 to 15 times, alternating sides each time.

4. Grab the sides of your chair and lift yourself while staying in a seated posture. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

5. Clench your buttocks and hold them for 10 seconds before releasing. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

6. Lean forward, drop your hands to your sides and lower your head to your knees. Hold for five to 10 seconds and repeat 10 times.

7. Raise your shoulders toward your ears, then push your shoulders back and down to relax again. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

8. Remaining seated, pump your arms over your head, then tap your feet on the floor as fast as you can. Do both for 30 seconds and repeat three to five times.

References

• WebMD: Exercises at Your Desk