5 Easy Exercises To Do At Your Desk!

June 22, 2009 by Editor At Large
Filed under Anti Aging, Beauty, Body, Exercise, Health

By Susan Stearns of Totally Sound Fitness

We find it hard enough to get our exercise in on the weekends, let alone during the week! We asked our friend and fellow Eastside Women In Business Charter Member Susan Stearns how the heck to fit it in…. her answer was brilliant! Be sure to do at least some of your routine at your desk. This not only gets a bit of exercise in, but also has a great stress relief benefit!

Sitting in your chair, lift one leg off the seat, extend it out straight, hold for 2 seconds; then lower your foot (stop short of the floor) and hold for several seconds. Repeat with the same leg 15 times. Switch legs.
To work your chest and shoulders, place both hands on your chair arms and slowly lift your bottom off the chair. Lower yourself back down but stop short of the seat, hold for a few seconds. Work up to 15 times. These are like modified dips and great for the triceps.
To stretch your back and strengthen your biceps, place your hands on the desk and hang on. Slowly push your chair back until your head is between your arms and you’re looking at the floor. Just let the weight of your head stretch your upper back and shoulders. If you have a rolling chair, slowly pull yourself back in. Try 15 of these.
Desk push-ups can be a good strengthener. (First, make sure your desk is solid enough to support your weight.) Standing put your hands on the desk. Walk backward, and then do push-ups against the desk in a plank position. Repeat 15 times.
While seated, pump both arms over your head for 30 seconds, and then rapidly tap your feet on the floor, football-drill style, for 30 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times.