29 Exercises You Can Do At (Or Near) Your Desk
Found this wonderful post about how you can take a little exercise from your desk.
Here is a sample:-
Feet and Legs
1. Toe raises. Lift your toes while keeping your heels firmly on the ground. While you can do this exercise standing, it works very well while seated.
2. Football foot drill. At practice, football players practice rapidly tapping their feet in place, simulating a run. Do the same thing while seated, for 30 seconds at a go.
3. Take the stairs. If you need a harder workout, try taking them two at a time — you’ll get a chance to stretch your legs more than you would otherwise.
4. Calf raises. Stand in front of a desk or other piece of furniture you can hold on to for balance. Raise your heels of the floor and slowly lower them.
5. Lunge. While walking, take the widest step you can and lunge forward.
6. Hip flexions. While sitting in your chair, lift your right foot a few inches off of the floor. Keep your knee bent at a 90 degree angle and hold the position as long as you are comfortable.
7. Walk the hallway. Walk down the hallway as fast as you can without actually running.
8. Plié squats. Point your toes outwards and take a wide stance. Slowly bend your knees in the direction of your toes. Once you can no longer see your toes, slowly stand up. While plié squats are more graceful than regular squats, give them a pass if your work attire includes a skirt.
9. Leg extensions. While sitting in your chair, extend your right leg until it is level with your hip. Hold as long as you are comfortable and then relax it. Alternate sides.
Hands and Arms
10. Shadow box. Stand up and take a couple of jabs at the air.
11. Arm pump. Pump both of your arms over your head for 30 seconds.
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