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People who has office/desk jobs

Behxo
Behxo Posts: 1,190 Member
edited January 25 in Fitness and Exercise
Was starting to look into buying little pedals for under my desk so I can continue working out through the day instead of feeling like a lump. I tested and believe I'd have enough space so my knees don't hit the table, have any of you tried this?

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  • Behxo
    Behxo Posts: 1,190 Member
    whoops wish I could edit the Topic title lol "People who HAVE office/desk jobs"
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    I thought about that, but it's just silly. Eat a little less, and you're better off.

    Make sure to stand up and fix your posture every 15 minutes though.
  • wanderer2222
    wanderer2222 Posts: 16
    Heya. If you find some way to exercise while sitting at desk, let me know. I'm a grad student, spend 8-10 hours a day at a desk reading/studying, and reading on treadmill makes me motion sick. The only solution I've found is after an hour or so, to get up and move around for ten minutes--put on some music and dance around my apartment, or do some "active" task. Might not work so good for an office environment, though!! haha.
  • Behxo
    Behxo Posts: 1,190 Member
    Heya. If you find some way to exercise while sitting at desk, let me know. I'm a grad student, spend 8-10 hours a day at a desk reading/studying, and reading on treadmill makes me motion sick. The only solution I've found is after an hour or so, to get up and move around for ten minutes--put on some music and dance around my apartment, or do some "active" task. Might not work so good for an office environment, though!! haha.

    I'll try it anyways! haha :P
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    I worked with someone who had that once and the stupid thing would creak and be really noisy when everyone was trying to work, so I advise no for your co-workers sake. Haha.
    Why don't you try working out on your lunch break? I know a lot of people who do that.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I do a few rounds of tabata (4 minutes) every day . It's quick and easy and really gets the blood flowin' and my HR up. I also walk or jog at lunch. I don't think I could actually sit here at work and pedal.
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    I am recovering from leg surgeries. I stand up every hour and I walk for a few minutes, depending on my daily schedule.
    I found that I can walk close to 7000 steps (measured with pedometer) this way.

    It is not much, but everything helps, other than sitting for several hours.

    If I am not working out (rest day). I lower my calorie intake for that day.

    Good luck in your journey
  • airen123
    airen123 Posts: 149
    I work a desk job. I just make sure I stand at least once an hour, and I go for a 15 min walk in the morning and the afternoon in addition to my workouts.
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