You may think that it's not possible to exercise while sitting at your desk at work. But since we spend so many hours sitting at our desk or in front of a computer, why not try working on some of those muscles as well. Following is a list of several exercises that you can do while seated in front of your computer or at your desk.
- Squeeze and release your buttock muscles. You may feel a little awkward doing this while you are sitting in your chair, but it really is a great way to firm up those butt muscles. You just squeeze and release for about thirty minutes.
- Next, work on your abdomen by taking a deep breath in and releasing. While taking these deep breaths, you want to suck in your stomach, hold and release. You can also move your upper and lower abdominal muscles in and out in a sort of wave motion. This may be pretty hard to do depending on how strong your abdominal muscles are.
- Try doing some shoulder rolls. Roll your shoulders forward, and then roll them backward. This is also a great way to relax when you have been working hard all day long. Roll your wrists and ankles regularly to avoid the tingling feeling due to poor blood circulation.
- If you actually have time for a break from typing on your keyboard, you can work on your arms. Hold a book in each hand and lift your hands above your head and lower them to touch your shoulders. Repeat this at least ten times. Make sure that the books are not too heavy so that you do not end up straining yourself.
These are just a few suggestions on different types of exercises that you can do right there in your chair. Why not try thinking up a few of your own exercises. |
Be creative and have fun. Doing exercises while sitting at your work desk is also great way to help the time pass faster while you are at work. Just remember that before you do any type of exercise especially strenuous ones, you should speak to your doctor first. You should also make sure to drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking coffee or even tea and snacking throughout the day as you won't be firming or toning up anything despite those desk exercises. There are also books featuring additional exercises that you can do while sitting at your desk, or even while you are standing at the copying machine. |