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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Stressed At Work? Here Are Some Office Exercises to Combat Stress and Weight Gain

While working a desk-job, it can be easy to gain weight. After all, your cubicle holds everything you need to keep you sitting still. If it is hard for you to get away from the desk, here are some fun, easy exercises you can do in your office.

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  1. Bicep Curls
    A water bottle makes an excellent substitute for a dumbbell. Sitting tall with your abs pulled in, hold the water bottle in your right hand and with a curling motion, bring the bottle towards your shoulder. Repeat fifteen times and move to the other side. (Find out how to make fitness part of your budget. Check out Get The Best Deals On Gym Memberships.)  


  2. Shadow Boxing

    If you have your own office or you can borrow one for a minute or two, channel your inner Rocky Balboa with some shadow boxing. If you have enough space, walk around the make-believe boxing ring. A minute or two of sparring can pack a powerful punch by getting your heart rate up.


  3. Throw Your Hands In The Air
    You may see people "raising the roof" at sporting events, but doing it at your desk can give you a boost. You can use this move while standing or seated at your desk. For thirty seconds, pump both arms over your head. Take a break and repeat three to five times.


  4. Leg Extensions
    While seated, begin by holding in your abdominal muscles and sitting tall. Extend your left leg until it is level with your hip. Hold in place for two seconds and lower your leg, being careful not to let your foot simply fall to the floor. Repeat fifteen times and then move to the right side.

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  1. Lift Yourself Up

    Place both hands on the arms of your chair and slowly lift your bottom off the chair. Lower yourself back down, but not all the way. Hold yourself just above the seat for a few seconds. Repeat fifteen times for a good workout of your shoulders and chest.


  2. Release Some Tension
    According to WebMD, doing a bit of yoga can help relieve tension. Begin seated and facing forward. Turn your head to the left while turning your torso to the right. Keep this position for a few seconds, then repeat fifteen times, alternating sides.


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  • Mauna's Avatar
    Posted by Mauna Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:11pm PST

    Better yet, the best way too by not only saving on gas money, ride your bike (if not too long of a distance) to work or ride part of the way, and hop on a city transit to take you the rest of the way. I used to do this within the last couple of years, and I was in great shape and kept my weight down and lost several pounds as well.

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