Office Exercise Ideas That Anyone Can Use 01/01/2011
When it comes to being healthy and fit, you are already at a disadvantage since you work at an office. How we live as human beings has changed dramatically in the past few decades because of all the advances in technology. The same technology that has helped us make our lives more comfortable are the same ones that are giving us health problems and a lack of exercise. But there is hope, despite all the different things that are working against us as office people. There are simple yet effective workouts that you can do to benefit you. Some of these exercises can be done right from your cubicle and other people around you will not even realize you are doing a workout. The exercises I am going to talk about are based on isometrics, which literally means "same length". You are either holding yourself in a fixed position or pushing against an immovable object. 1. Bun and Thigh Tightening Put your feet tightly into the floor and squeeze your thighs and buttocks tightly, you must hold that position there. Not only will it help you tone up that part of the body, no one else around you will notice you are doing a workout either. That should be a huge perk for you. 2. Abdominal Tightening Take a deep breath and then give your abs a tight squeeze and hold that position. Doing an exercise like this will give yourself a burn that you normally would not get if you just sat in a chair all normally. This is also something that you can do without others noticing. 3. Pressing hard Against Your Desk Simply lean over the desk and press on the table very firmly. Hold that position and feel your arms tense up and going to work. This works out your chest and arms. This was what I was talking about earlier about pushing in immovable object. It is sort of like a push that is not moving anything, but your muscles are working hard and you are getting a caloric burn from it. 4. Pressing Hard Against Your Arm Chair Firmly press on your arm chair. Your triceps will be burning while you hold that position. The purpose of this exercise is holding yourself in that position, so refrain from just getting out of your seat, which will defeat the whole purpose of this exercise. 5. Ab Challenge If you are up for this advanced exercise, then it give it a try. First you must have a sturdy chair to do this exercise. Then, push yourself up, all you will be holding yourself in the middle of the air. Have your knees touch your chest as closely as you can and curl yourself up in a ball. Your entire body should be working out because of this position. If you like to know more about exercise in the office, I invite you to visit: http://www.inshapeattheoffice.com for desk exercises, office fitness tips for busy working people. CommentsLeave a Reply | Stay fit at work with
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