Work out at work...is it possible?

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  • scl552
    scl552 Posts: 8
    I do lunges while I'm on conferences call that don't involve computer work.. I have long calls.. sometimes they will be an hour.. so I'll do lunges and squats.. I mostly work my legs.. I used to bring some small weights.. but it just got to be a pain.. I hold the arm weights till I get home..
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    I walk and run at lunch breaks, some days. I'm currently working out right now with the Magic Circle (google it- it's cheap and effective). Also, i've been known to pull out dumbbells to do some bicep work. Short cardio intervals on breaks are helpful- even it's it's 1 minute jumping jacks, 1 minute jump rope, 1 minute knee ups, etc... it gets your heart rate up! it's doable- you just have to not care about what people think :P
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    up & down flights of stairs, as many as possible through the day...Usually with a 70lb sandbag on my shoulder...If there`s a case about the warehouse, i`ll do some tricep dips and press ups...I also have a skipping rope, so every time i go downstairs, i try and do 100 skips...

    I also use the fork lift for pullups and dips..
  • oamber0
    oamber0 Posts: 53
    walk on your lunch break! I too work at a desk in a large retailer mall store. I try to pack a lunch that is easy to eat while walking like apple slices, carrot sticks, sandwich ect. Then I do a lap around the mall while i eat my lunch. And when it is nice out you can walk outside as well!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    No one mentioned my favorite! Toilet crunches! If you are able to put the lid down on the toilet, perch yourself on the end of the seat, place your feet on the stall door and do crunches. If there's no lid, it might feel slightly uncomfortable...

    You can also sit in the toilet and shadowbox. I recommend Googling Quickie Chick, she has a lot of videos on her blog of kooky exercises!
  • LosingLizard
    LosingLizard Posts: 69
    If you have a desk that will allow for it there are little tiny bicycles that are just pedals that you can use. They are inexpensive and if you have the clearance under the desk work great!

    http://www.amazon.com/Drive-Medical-Exerciser-Attractive-Silver/dp/B002VWK09Q/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1331823920&sr=8-10

    I actually have one of those! My mom got one when she had her knee replaced, and now it's just sitting in her house.

    Thanks!

    This looks interesting...would you know if it makes a lot of noise when in use?

    I have that exact item under my work desk too. It squeaks sometimes, but that's about it. It's really just two pedals on a bar - no mechanics of any kind to make beeps or whistles or whatnot.
  • mhaynes96
    mhaynes96 Posts: 12 Member
    My husband took his exercise ball with him to work and he used it in place of his chair. He said he could really feel a difference in his glutes and legs, not to mention his core having to keep him balanced all the time.
  • KXanthos
    KXanthos Posts: 189 Member
    I sit at a desk from 10am to 6pm, then drive 45 mins home which makes it about 6:45, eat dinner, and then....IT'S TOO DARK TO WALK OUTSIDE. I love walking. I have those Reebok shape up shoes (which actually work), but I want to do more.

    I want to do something during the day. Does anyone have some work out ideas that I can do at my desk? (I've researched it, but they seem a little impractical.)

    I've never tried it, but what about something like this?

    http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-0120-InStride-Cycle-XL/dp/B000PEM63K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332364828&sr=8-1

    LOL... oops for repeating what was already suggested. :-)
  • Train2fitness
    Train2fitness Posts: 18 Member
    tricep dips are always good on a office chair! beware of the wheels rolling though.
    Holding the core tight throughout the day is good too.
    Sit on a Exercise ball all day instead of an office chair.
  • RobynC_88
    RobynC_88 Posts: 13 Member
    When I was bored in class I'd do a sort of modified oblique twist if I was in a lecture hall with swivel chairs. Plant your feet, look straight head (try not to move your neck), abs engaged, and then twist side to side.

    It's not much, but at the very least it'll help keep you focused if you're feeling fidgety.
  • kahlee2000
    kahlee2000 Posts: 77
    Find the nearest flight of stairs.
    For each break go run/walk around the building once.
    Sit ups.
    Start a contest with coworkers to see how many steps you can get in in a day.
    Keep some exercise bands in your desk at work.
    Make yourself squat at your keyboard every three hours for 15 minutes at a time.
    Park as far away from the entrance to your building as possible and walk in.
    Use the ladies room that is farthest away from your desk when ever you need to go.
    Take public transport and walk from the stop to the office.
    Walking or jogging in place at your desk.
  • Meliklotz
    Meliklotz Posts: 66 Member
    I do boot camp during my lunch Mon/Wed/Fri and go to the gym during lunch Tu/Thu and go back to the gym every night after work for at least 30 minutes. It is amazing what time you can carve out when you set your mind to your goal
  • jnburke4j
    jnburke4j Posts: 16
    If I had a desk job, I'd definitely get one of these!

    http://www.****ssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12283447

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