Think squats when I go to the bathroom will help?

Julbella78
Julbella78 Posts: 161 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My co-worker and I have decided that every time we use the restroom at work that we are going to do 10 squats and 10 arm push-ups off the wheelchair bar. Because of drinking more water (and having had two kids), I probably use it 7-8 times during my shift. Do you think these two mini workouts will actually be beneficial? Heart rate doesn't really come up but I do feel the muscle burn at the end of the day.

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  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    Just don't be too loud...you might get reported for doing something else....
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    LOL...this is the first time I've seen a post like this.

    Gold star for originality. ROFL

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  • Julbella78
    Julbella78 Posts: 161 Member
    Hahaha We both go to the gym so it's just kind of an added mini workout lol. I just thought it would be something to keep us motivated and I am doing like 70-80 squats (no weights or anything) so that has to be doing something....
  • accelerashawn
    accelerashawn Posts: 470 Member
    i started lifting by doing the concentric portion of a dip every time i got out of my office chair...whatever gets you moving! lol
  • MsBetteDavis
    MsBetteDavis Posts: 118 Member
    My co-worker and I have decided that every time we use the restroom at work that we are going to do 10 squats and 10 arm push-ups off the wheelchair bar. Because of drinking more water (and having had two kids), I probably use it 7-8 times during my shift. Do you think these two mini workouts will actually be beneficial? Heart rate doesn't really come up but I do feel the muscle burn at the end of the day.

    I wouldn't say that it would help with fat loss or anything like that, but I do always recommend squats. I despise them but they're my best friend. I've always had a problem with having slightly bigger thighs, and ever since I really started committing to squats about a year ago, my thighs have really slimmed out (although that is on top of doing cardio and other exercises).
  • MyiahRose
    MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
    Learn from me, do not do it.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1373521-extremely-embarrassed-at-work
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    It's physical movement so it's always a plus. Repetitiveness will build muscle endurance over time.

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  • MsBetteDavis
    MsBetteDavis Posts: 118 Member
    Learn from me, do not do it.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1373521-extremely-embarrassed-at-work

    oh my god that is mortifying.

    so the lesson is that if you do your squats in the bathroom - either do it outside of the stalls so people can clearly see what you're doing, or go into the stall and be very quiet, or just take a break when someone else comes in.
  • Julbella78
    Julbella78 Posts: 161 Member
    Learn from me, do not do it.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1373521-extremely-embarrassed-at-work

    OMG I would die! haha Luckily, it's a one person bathroom and they all know I'm doing squats. lol

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