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Are You a Desk Potato? Desk Exercise Tips

Published February 24, 2015 in Workplace Wellness

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Are you a Desk Potato?  Then it is time for Desk-ercise!

If you spend a lot of time at your desk, here are some simple Desk Exercise tips you can do at work to keep the body moving.

5 Office Yoga Poses (That Won’t Freak Out Your Coworkers)

It’s no surprise that sitting at a desk all day is not good for our health. So instead of feeling fidgety with discomfort, try these five Desk Exercise for a midday feel good stretch that will leave you tension-free and energized. Not to mention your co-workers will be able to continue their conference call, uninterrupted. Read More >

Desk Exercise To Make The Most Of Your Workday

Desks, office chairs, and cubicles don’t have to get in the way of getting in shape or working out a few kinks. In fact, you can even use them to your advantage. Just don’t get caught.

These aren’t strenuous exercises, but you should still be careful not to overextend yourself. Ease off if you start to feel pain. You’ll feel like a big moron if you pull a muscle while sitting down at your desk. And keep breathing! Most of these stretches are modified yoga poses, so the way to get the most out of them is to take measured, deep breaths whether you’re practicing for half an hour or one minute. Read More >

10 Office Exercises You Can Do Secretly

Your co-workers will see you intently reading the report from yesterday’s meeting, but they won’t see you strengthening your abs and relieving your tired leg muscles.

  • Start with feet flat on floor.
  • Sit tall at your desk.
  • Hold your abdominal muscles tight.
  • Extend one leg until it is level with your hip.
  • Hold for ten seconds.
  • Slowly lower leg.
  • Repeat 15 times.
  • Change legs.

Read More >

More exercise tips to do at your desk, and facts about the dangers of sitting too much.

  • Sitting is Killing You – The Truth about Sitting Down (Infographic) 
  • Strength Training at your Desk  
  • 15 Exercises you can do at your desk

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