Exercise at work???
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We have an exercise room at work, complete with a shower. But if you aren't lucky to have this amenity (or arent close to a gym to go to during a break), you could always go for a walk. It really helps to break away (even if you are squeezing it in around meetings). I try to do a power walk for 20 minutes several times/day. I realize that isn't always possible but it does help reduce stress and to get a fresh look at work.0
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I do squats, lunges, tricep extensions, and pushups either when on lunch or on a conference call that I don't really need to participate in lol :-)
... Plus either 30 mins cardio before work/30DS video after, or 60 min cardio + 30DS video after work. Keeps me active through the day, but it's definitely not a cure-all. I do less on days when I workout early partly as a reward for getting myself out of bed at 5am
Also- I NEVER use the inter-office mail system. I work in a 600,000 sq ft factory, and still get off my rear and deliver documents myself. That way I've fit in some walking AND I know that my document got there.0 -
Squats in the bathroom, lunges in the bathroom if you have a big enough stall, wall push-ups (kinda gross but you're gonna wash your hands anyway, right?), up and down stairs, walking. Lots of things you can do0
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Why not focus on a dedicated workout outside of work? The whole jargon of "just take the stairs instead of the elevator" drives me insane. That's not a workout; it's not enough.
If one has a desk job, a 'dedicated workout outside of work' may not be enough either. There is increasing evidence that sitting for extended periods of time can cause health problems regardless of exercise routine.0 -
I use my TRX straps on breaks.0
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You guys have awesome ideas, thanks so much for the info on the group, and sharing your routines, it really helps expand my routine, the core/strength training is my goal as I already get off 2 stops before my home stop and walk about 20 minutes when the weather permits, I am in NYC.
I am also not making excuses, I am far from a lazy bee, my husband works evenings and weekends so finding time for the gym is not feasible during the week. I do workout at night which makes me super wired and results in hunger and insomnia, working on getting this under control.0 -
I do squats and wall sits every time I use the bathroom in addition to an actual workout at the end of the day. While I agree that nothing replaces a longer workout, it absolutely does help to do those little bit of exercise during the day! I find it gives me so much more energy and has helped me work harder during Zumba or the HIIT trainings I do at night. EVERY BIT MAKES YOU STRONGER AND REVS YOUR METABOLISM!0
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I do my achilles stretches every time I go to the restroom. I've had problems with plantar fasciitis in the past. We have formed a walking group at work that just started. Mon/Wed/Fri for 1/2 hour at lunchtime.
There is a rather small company with a very large one story facility in my area that REQUIRES their employees to walk everyday around the outside of their building. This is pre-scheduled and who walks with whom is assigned and changes frequently. Supposely, it promotes making new contacts, opens up new ideas, keeps people healthy, and avoids cliques.
Although I workout every night after work at my local community center, we do have a gym at work which requires a membership and one agency in their own building does have a workout area with a padded floor and the staff does workouts at lunchtime and breaks with DVDs.0 -
Congratulations on being cancer free!I also work at a desk all day. Had to go to a therepist because of some medical problems due to cancer ( am cancer free now) but did get some stretches that I can do while sitting at my desk of standing at the desk. am at work right now but when I get home will post those exercises for you0
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Thanks for the walking group suggestion, we used to do the stairs together twice per day, then stop. While I go alone, I enjoy the team aspect. As soon as the weather permits, we will be going out for those half hour walks.
You guys have great feedback, much appreciated.0 -
Congratulations on being cancer free!I also work at a desk all day. Had to go to a therepist because of some medical problems due to cancer ( am cancer free now) but did get some stretches that I can do while sitting at my desk of standing at the desk. am at work right now but when I get home will post those exercises for you
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