How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer
You know that you should be up exercising but the pull to sit at your computer is even more demanding of your attention. Perhaps you work from home or use the Internet for school or are addicted to your favorite gaming site. Whatever your reason, it's still no excuse for not exercising. You can do some simple exercises sitting right there in your office chair.
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Things You'll Need
- Wrist and ankle weights
- Mini stepper
- Hand grip exerciser or stress ball
Instructions
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Squeeze your gluteus maximus muscles. Flex them, hold for 10 seconds and then release. Do a minimum of eight repetitions and repeat several times a day. This is actually an excellent way of toning your glutes.
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Purchase ankle and wrist weights. These are not expensive. You may even have some laying around already. Slide them on. The ankle weights are especially useful as you can work away on your keyboard as you lift your legs up and down. The wrist weights are nice for watching your favorite online movies.
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Buy an electronic mini Stepper and slip it under your desk so you can step away and type at the same time. For a more complex workout, stand up while exercising and typing at the same time. Make it fun by seeing how long you can keep this multitasking up.
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Stand up and stretch for two minutes per every 15 to 20 minutes you spend working on the computer. Look at something else other than your computer monitor while you do this. Your eyes need a break from the computer screen as well.
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Get a hand grip exerciser or even one of those silly stress balls. This may reduce your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. Besides, it's fun!
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Tips & Warnings
Purchasing a fish aquarium is a great addition to an office. The sounds of the bubbler or back filter are soothing and watching the fish are proven to lower blood pressure and stress. It's a great focal point for your stretching exercises.
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1stthings1st
May 07, 2010
I use a Spin Desk. You can type and pedal while on the web. I am on mine now. So simple. My knees never felt better. -
gerrie5044
Mar 16, 2009
I love the butt cheeks exercise!! 5*
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goodselfme
Mar 10, 2009
vital points to consider especially for one who spends time at a computer like I do. TX
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goodselfme
Mar 10, 2009
vital points to consider especially for one who spends time at a computer like I do. TX
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MariM
Mar 06, 2009
Good tips, squeeze the tummy too.5*
