Desk Job....

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DietingMommy08
DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,366 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Are there any exercises I can do while im just sitting at my desk?!

This is killin me. Im so exhausted and i am barely keeping my eyes open.

Blah.

Thank you.
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  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
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    keigels. Discreet, and simple!
  • dlovesjimma
    dlovesjimma Posts: 39 Member
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    I switched out my office chair for a ball, I look silly, but I love it.
  • kaitlynnesmommy
    kaitlynnesmommy Posts: 166 Member
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    keigels. Discreet, and simple!


    That just made my day!
  • MisterDubs303
    MisterDubs303 Posts: 1,216 Member
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    Depending on the setting, would it be possible to have your desk elevated, so you could stand at it? You could get a tall stool for times that it was absolutely necessary to sit.
  • rebecky27
    rebecky27 Posts: 842 Member
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    At my workplace, they allow us to bring in the big exercise balls and sit on those at our desks. It really helps strenghten the core muscles just sitting there working and trying to balance. Add some bounces in too! lol
  • jbdowns35
    jbdowns35 Posts: 352
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    keigels. Discreet, and simple!


    That just made my day!
    Doing them now :)
  • KateHubb
    KateHubb Posts: 366 Member
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    I have one of these under my desk.......

    Stamina_55-1610_InMotion_E1000_Elliptical_Trainer.jpg

    http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-55-1610-InMotion-Elliptical-Trainer/dp/B000VICRO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315932944&sr=8-1
  • sylouette98
    sylouette98 Posts: 65 Member
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    keigels. Discreet, and simple!


    BEST post of the day!!!!!!!
  • StacyBee92
    StacyBee92 Posts: 24
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    I have a desk job and tend to leg raises on my chair. Also do like mini squats by going to get up(only a few cms off my chair) and sitting back down again. Or if no one else is in the kitchen whilst making a drink I do proper squats lol. Not too much you can get away with sitting down :S
  • mermezee
    mermezee Posts: 3
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    I love the idea of the ball instead of the chair...smart. u probably do look strange but your core will be excellent!
  • tbudge
    tbudge Posts: 114
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    do like Stanley did on The Office, he would raise a phone book with his legs under his desk...just an idea :drinker:
  • innerfashionista
    innerfashionista Posts: 451 Member
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    Are you able to get up and walk around? Go outside on your breaks and lunch.
  • jezzi16
    jezzi16 Posts: 128 Member
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    Hmm That's a great idea, the ball that is...
  • rachelleahsmom
    rachelleahsmom Posts: 442 Member
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    Do bicep curls or other arm exercises while you are on the phone. Sit up straight and keep your core engaged.
  • PJmetts
    PJmetts Posts: 210 Member
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    I'm at a desk talking on the phone all day, while waiting for calls I'm known for doing squats and lunges, my co-workers have adjusted to the movement and some even get up and march behind their chairs now also.
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
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    You can strengthen your calves, ankles, and anterior tibialis muscles by doing these...slow and simple

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCSgYiUqGhA

    You can do them seated or standing. I also recommend resistance bands, since it's easy to pack and allows you to do leg exercises in your chair!
  • Angiebug1969
    Angiebug1969 Posts: 152
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    Are you able to get up and walk around? Go outside on your breaks and lunch.

    We do this at our facility... you'll see people walking laps around the perimeter of the parking lot... 2 laps is 1 mile!

    Also, when I get a call at my desk, I'll stand to take the call.... it not much, but it's something! I also take the stairs everyday!
  • landorki
    landorki Posts: 93 Member
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    TONS! Google is your friend.... I found so many fun things to do!
  • DietingMommy08
    DietingMommy08 Posts: 1,366 Member
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    keigels. Discreet, and simple!

    These are a given. Lol.
  • jezzi16
    jezzi16 Posts: 128 Member
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    :bigsmile: I brought my ball to work today , I'm for sure being teased but I don't care

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