Sits at a desk all day

queenofcrowns377 · March 2015

Any tips or excersises to do at a desk

lilladyxx · March 2015

I do leg raises when im sat down. Then you pulse with your legs straight out and it strengthens your legs. Also when you're standing next to a printer or something, go up ontp the ball of your feet and back down slowly for ages, it really burns.

blktngldhrt · March 2015

Kegels

Leg raises..hold each up as long as you can. I also enjoyed sitting 'indian style' and using the arm rest to lift myself up.

queenofcrowns377 · March 2015

Thanks ladies

PMA150 · March 2015

Following, and looking for friends that also sit at a desk all day so we can motivate each other.

mgtownsend71 · March 2015

if you are in a building that has an elevator, go for a walk or two up the stairs instead. There are 5 floors above my office and I have not used the elevator in 2 months. 80 steps to the top :-)

Lemmynade · March 2015

Get up at least once an hour and walk around your floor. I have a sit-stand desk so I can stand up, and do for the majority of the day. Beyond just getting you off your butt, it increases focus and productivity. Mine's from juststand.org, it might be worth the look for you!

racheljonel · March 2015

I work in a multi-floor office and my office is on the top floor, so anytime I need to do anything...make coffee, use the restroom, use the copiers...I always do it on the first floor. I get a LOT of stair stepping in during my day!

Follow_me · March 2015

I get up a few times a day and go out and walk around a short block.

alpine1994 · March 2015

Can you leave during your lunch break? If so, use that time to go walk around outside or at a big store nearby and then eat lunch at your desk when you get back. Do 10-20 squats in the stall every time you go to the bathroom. Take the long way to get to the printer/break room, etc. Like others have said, take the stairs if your building has them.

tiastahl · March 2015

has anyone ever used one of those mini bike pedaling things that goes under your desk? I've always wondered how they are.

franola12 · March 2015

Those mini bikes intrigue me also. Any info out there?

SandyCoils · March 2015

Bumping this because I also work in an office and I am trying to get my steps up. I would like to make 10K at least 3 time a week, but with rain in the forecast for the duration of the week, I don't see outside walking as an option.

urloved33 · March 2015

excercise band, yoga, stretching and deep bends lunges etc. just stand up once an hour anyway...i hear that is what we need to do. I stand and move as often as I can..in any way shape or form.

yopeeps025 · March 2015

Standing desk?
Exercise ball to sit on?

katrinamcgrew · March 2015

try desk cycle or under desk exercise pedals. I recently purchased one from target and I love using it at work.

klkarlen · March 2015

Park as far away as possible. Use the stairs. I take a few walks around the building - it takes the same amount of time as other co-workers spend on a smoke break (and much better for you). See if the company will spring for a raise up desk (mine is a Varidesk). Fidget! There are some websites with creative desk chair exercises if you have your own office/cubicle (I don't, we are in an open floor plan configuration).

cwolfman13 · March 2015

Just get up and move around every once in awhile...instead of paging someone or sending an email, get up and walk to their office/cubicle. Take a "bathroom break" every hour to get up and move around. Take the stairs. Park in a spot that is further away from the building, etc. Beyond that, make time for deliberate exercise...like at least 30 minutes straight.