Non-Embarrassing/Discreet Office Work Outs

mafeld28
mafeld28 Posts: 6
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm in the office ALL day, I also have an hour commute each way... Anyone have some good work out ideas/tips that I can use while I'm at work/ the car? Looking for ideas that are discreet where I don't have to lay a yoga mat on my office floor..

Thanks Fitness Pals!!
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  • laitae
    laitae Posts: 50
    I'm curious to know that too, sitting in the office the whole day kills me! I do go for walks on my breaks, so maybe you could do that too?
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    kiegels.
  • symphonika
    symphonika Posts: 107 Member
    straight leg circles! easy to do under your desk :]
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    GREAT question! Also one I'm looking for the answer too!
  • merrillfoster
    merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
    Bump
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    Bump.............. in a chair from 8 AM to 5 PM --- makes me feel so fat and lazy.
  • shesblossoming
    shesblossoming Posts: 426
    Try those mini or portable ellipticals that you can put under your desk. They're pretty silent, and you can put them under your desk. Or maybe you can try ankle weights and wrist weights throughout the day. I love ankle weights while sitting, so I can do some easy weight lifting while sitting!
  • RocheleLynn
    RocheleLynn Posts: 265 Member
    You should put one of these under your desk

    Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical Trainer

    http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=Stamina+InMotion+E-1000+Elliptical+Trainer&ic=48_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0
  • JoyousRen
    JoyousRen Posts: 3,823 Member
    They have those bike pedals you can put under your desk... or you can grab a hot coworker and find a convienent closet...
  • rainbowbuggy
    rainbowbuggy Posts: 320
    They have those bike pedals you can put under your desk... or you can grab a hot coworker and find a convienent closet...

    OMG that is HILARIOUS! (coworker)
  • moriaht
    moriaht Posts: 251 Member
    I usually squeeze my butt muscles while I sit at my desk all day hahaha
  • ItsMeLori
    ItsMeLori Posts: 346
    Can you go for a walk before work or after work or even during your lunch break... you can do some toning exercises but can't get your cardio at work.
  • Kendra7107
    Kendra7107 Posts: 122
    I love the hot co-worker idea. :-) It sounds much better than weights. :-)
  • sblair77
    sblair77 Posts: 355 Member
    I do air punches 100 straight out 100 up over your head about 3 times a day and I go through this list of ten in the am and once in the pm

    and here is a list of 10 that are easily done at your desk

    http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/exercise-at-work/10-office-exercises-you-can-do-secretly.htm
  • hypotrochoid
    hypotrochoid Posts: 842 Member
    I have one of those bike thingies under my desk. I love it. I also have a ball chair- A yoga ball on a chair. Not discreet, but I do take it out of its frame so I can do stretches on it. Also- the stairwell. I hide in the stairwell to do my pushups and other exercises. I swear, no one here *ever* uses the stairs!
  • julzmm
    julzmm Posts: 43 Member
    try running up a few flights of stairs, if you need the loo, go to one on a different floor!
  • dogwhisperette
    dogwhisperette Posts: 177 Member
    They have those bike pedals you can put under your desk... or you can grab a hot coworker and find a convienent closet...
  • beebabe
    beebabe Posts: 67
    I close my office door and draw the blinds and do 30DS. I have a mini tv/radio. It works out great. I don't have to take time away from being a mom/wife. I also have an hour commute that royally sucks *kitten*.
  • GCPgirl
    GCPgirl Posts: 208 Member
    I posted a thread on this topic back in June (it was a slow day at work then!). Some of these are more discreet than others...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/272733-cubicle-exercises
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    In my desk are walking weights, resistance band, MP3 player, tennis shoes, and DVDs. I like to walk during my lunch hour but 90° weather makes it impossible many days. Walking DVDs are great (Leslie Sansone). Look at samples on ExerciseTV.com. Start! Walking or Cardio Slimdown are free.

    I also use a DVD called Total Body Challenge: Walk - it's walking with resistance band toning mixed in - there are upper, lower and ab workouts (the ab "mile" is NOT doable at work). The great thing about walking workouts - you can always use your own music.
  • carbons2k
    carbons2k Posts: 383 Member
    i think there is a bicycle thing you can get that fits under your desk and you can pedal all day...

    http://www.amazon.com/Isokinetics-Inc-Brand-Pedal-Exerciser/dp/B000KDWA82
  • karilynn27
    karilynn27 Posts: 190 Member
    Wow this is great, really could use it!
  • jleed53
    jleed53 Posts: 53 Member
    Love it!!! i need the hot coworker excerise!
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
    You should put one of these under your desk

    Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical Trainer

    http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=Stamina+InMotion+E-1000+Elliptical+Trainer&ic=48_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0

    Anyone have one of these? Looks interesting... mixed reviews on Walmart's site.
  • dogwhisperette
    dogwhisperette Posts: 177 Member
    There is not a day that goes by that I don't get a chuckle on here. Love the sense of humor! My idea is not as fun as the hot co-worker idea but sitting on a yoga ball rather than an office chair works your chore just sitting on it, especially if your at your desk all day.
  • baypathgradLyns
    baypathgradLyns Posts: 639 Member
    If you have one of those under the desk ellipticals, do you find it effective?
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I sit in a cube all day. I stand up and do squats and lunges when no one is looking. I also do tricept dips using the chair. If you have light weights keep them at your desk and do arm exercises. Arm circles. While seated brign you legs up parelleI to teh floor move legs in an out. I even do planks at my dsk sometimes. I also look for an empthy confrenceroom and do 25 or so jumping jacks. I also walk to a restroom that is further away. All of this is hard to track but i think it helps.

    if al else fails type. Even if you are having a slow day if you type you will burn more calorie doing that than reading wikipedia or CNN.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    I do a set of lunges and squats every time I go to the bathroom then the next day I do various push-ups...against the wall not on the bathroom floor!!!!
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    kiegels.

    Ditto
  • JoyousRen
    JoyousRen Posts: 3,823 Member
    They have those bike pedals you can put under your desk... or you can grab a hot coworker and find a convienent closet...

    I love you.
    Wow. That was easy.
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