Deskercise! 5 Exercises to do at Your Desk

Helen

11 years ago

Work is pretty much all-consuming. Seriously, when you work full time do you have anything else? Free time doesn’t exist, so forget running errands, eating healthy, and definitely no time to exercise. So I’ve decided to combine at least some of the things in my life and found some exercises to do at work- deskercise if you will.

I’m not saying your going to be ready for the NPC Bikini Competition, but you can shed a few more calories than you would by just sitting in your desk eating chocolate covered almonds, you know. So here are five easy exercises to do at your desk.

1. Cheek squeezes – I’m sure there is a more lovely name for this… Squeeze your gluteus maximus (your butt) together for 10-12 seconds then release. Do as many reps as you want, nobody can see you. This deskercise is cubicle approved.

2. Desk chair abs – Hold on to your desk, suck your belly button into your spine, and swivel side to side. Just keep engaging your core!

3. Under the desk bike – Pedal your way to better calves while you sit at your desk. All you need is an under the desk peddler. Super cheap. Only $26 on Amazon.

4. Toe-taps – Keep your feet moving by tapping your toes under your desk. I’m particularly fond of performing a tap dance worthy of 42nd Street, but regular taps will be just fine.

5. Social butterfly – instead of calling extensions or sending an email, hop up and walk. Visit with your co-workers and walk to their office. Bonus points if they work downstairs.

What are your favorite deskercises?