Office life can be the pits, especially when you are chained to a desk for up to 12-hours a day. Our bodies were made to be mobile and upright, so no wonder our country is facing an epidemic of obesity. In order to celebrate Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Day, we’re rolling out some quick tips to avoid workout excuses and start getting fit.
Check them out after the jump!
- 1. Take The Stairs – You’ll appreciate doing this when you see the results on your trim waistline and when the elevator finally gets stuck and you’re not in it.
- 2. Park In The Spot Furthest From Your Building – Sometimes, adding a few extra steps can show all the difference, especially when you sit sedentary at a desk. Parking further away means you’ll be moving more, but do it at a quicker pace to elevate your heart rate!
- 3. Lunges In The Conference Room – Do lunges around the giant table in the conference room. If you do this three times in a day you will really feel the burn in your hips and thighs, which will help you slim down.
- 4. Seated Leg Lifts – While sitting at your desk, extend one leg out and hold it parallel to the ground. Hold it there for 60-seconds. Switch legs and do it again. Do this in reps of 15 twice a day and your legs will be beach ready in no time.
- 5. Arm Stetches – Put both arms in the air and stretch for 30-seconds. Then stretch, one arm at a time, a little higher than the other. Do this for reps of ten three times a day to give your shoulders and upper back a nice workout.
- 6. One Legged Telephone Squats – While stuck on conference calls, stand up and do one legged squats. Make sure you hold onto your chair or desk for support and squat away. By the end of your call you’ll have had quite the workout!
- 7. 60-Second Cardio - For 60-seconds commit to a heavy physical endurance in the form of running in place, jumping jacks, or even jumping rope if you have the room. Doing this a few times a day will keep your body and mind fresh!
Will you be trying any of these out? Or do you have any workout tricks that you use at work? Share them in the comments!
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