Exercising At Your Desk

There are many desk exercises to choose from, it’s up to you to choose which methods would work with your busy schedule and limitation of space. I try to stay active and healthy at work, as desk exercises I feel are the best way because it requires you to set up or go to a remote place. Instead you can simply preform these exercises by using an exercise ball for desk chair.

What are your favorite exercises to do at work, while staying at your desk? Here are some that I enjoy:

Figure 7 Desk Push-Ups. [Photograph] by Standing Fit, 2013,

Adapted from http://www.flickr.com/photos/standingfit

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       Seat Squat: this exercise is simply done by your rear facing the chair, feet hip width apart, hold your arms straight ahead of you and slowly bend your knees as you are about to sit in the chair  (works legs and gluts)

 Desk Pushup: this is done by facing your desk, hands should be width apart, keep legs and back in a straight line and do pushups against desk (works arms and shoulders)
 

Chair Dip: this is done by sitting at your desk and placing hands on the armrests, lift your feet a few inches from the ground and use your stomach muscles to raise your body above the chair (works arms and core)

     What is your favourite exercise to do at your desk?

Most Effective Exercise To Do At Your Desk - What Do You Think?

The average office worker spends 7 or 8 hours a day sitting at their desk, and at least another hour sitting in their car commuting.  After work, people have other responsibilities like cooking dinner, cleaning the house, or taking care of the kids.  With limited time for exercise, we should be taking advantage of that 8 hour period and exercise at your desk!

A couple years ago Forbes.com released an article naming some of the best and most popular desk exercises.  I find this to be a fantastic article as it lists come overall tips for posture and health, such as ensuring your chair and computer monitor are at appropriate heights.

The article goes on to name some popular desk exercises like The Wooden Leg, where you sit at your chair and hold up one leg at a time as high as you can.  The Feet-Up Hamstring Stretch consists of putting one foot up on your desk and stretching your arm out to touch the foot on your desk. You can also stand with your back to your desk, hand on your desk, and lower your body to work your triceps.

Figure 3. Desk Tricep [Photograph] by Standing Fit, 2013 Adapted from  http://www.flickr.com/photos/standingfit/8591067215/ 

Check out this article, try some of the exercises and let us know which ones work best for you!

 Best Exercises To Do At Your Desk

Did find these exercises helpful?  What are your favorite desk exercises?