desk excercises

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NikkiTompson
NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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hi..just wondering if anyone can give me any suggestions for strength/toning exercises I can do sat at my desk (without looking completely nuts preferably) .. thanks.
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  • drmryder
    drmryder Posts: 181 Member
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    Oh funny ideas come to mind:

    Clench and unclench your butt muscles

    If you can somehow do a chair pose, you will still look like you are sitting

    If you have arms on your chair and no one can see you. Push yourself up with a hand on each arm using only your triceps.
  • justjenn1977
    justjenn1977 Posts: 437 Member
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    I do dips on the counters at work (when everyone else is away :) LOL)

    I also do wall pushups and lunges and stuff... people see me and go huh? and I just say I am stretching...
  • kris10stew
    kris10stew Posts: 38 Member
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    I need some good ideas, too!
  • MochaMixAZ
    MochaMixAZ Posts: 844 Member
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    A great article: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/exercise-at-your-desk
  • mrscewinters
    mrscewinters Posts: 38 Member
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    look up fitbolt. I skip the goofey ones
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
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    http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blofficeworkout.htm

    I do some of these :)
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
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    Do leg extensions under your desk. Just kick your legs straight out, lower them SLOWLY and repeat. Your quads will burn after a while.
  • _beautiful_disaster_
    _beautiful_disaster_ Posts: 182
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    bump
  • Specialkayrina
    Specialkayrina Posts: 242 Member
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    I need tips too :))
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    Write down in a spreadsheet things like:

    Squats
    45 x 5 x 2
    65 x 5
    85 x 3
    105 x 2
    125 x 5 x 3

    Then go home and lift weights. :bigsmile:
  • chenrytc2
    chenrytc2 Posts: 48
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    Would it be possible to place small dumbells under your desk? You can do a set or two every hour. Also keep in mind stretching. Stretching muscles will help strengthen them and keep you ready for when you do exercise.
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    Oh funny ideas come to mind:

    Clench and unclench your butt muscles

    If you can somehow do a chair pose, you will still look like you are sitting

    If you have arms on your chair and no one can see you. Push yourself up with a hand on each arm using only your triceps.

    haha...sounds like fun..will give it a go!
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    I do dips on the counters at work (when everyone else is away :) LOL)

    I also do wall pushups and lunges and stuff... people see me and go huh? and I just say I am stretching...

    haha...keep going....like the dip idea though..thanks x
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    Do leg extensions under your desk. Just kick your legs straight out, lower them SLOWLY and repeat. Your quads will burn after a while.

    thanks..will give it ago.. x
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    A couple from Fitness Magazine:

    http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/express/10-minute/get-rid-of-job-related-jiggle/

    http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/yoga-pilates/5-min-yoga.htm?sssdmh=dm17.558940&esrc=nwftn110711&email=1290104


    Or try an under desk cycle

    http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-0120-InStride-Cycle-XL/dp/B000PEM63K/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1343161011&sr=8-7&keywords=under+desk+cycle
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
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    What exactly are your goals? Are you just trying to keep from being bored at work? Honestly, that's all this stuff is going to get you.
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    Would it be possible to place small dumbells under your desk? You can do a set or two every hour. Also keep in mind stretching. Stretching muscles will help strengthen them and keep you ready for when you do exercise.

    good idea..I will get ridiculed for the weights...but sod them haha...will give it a go..if not will def stick to stretching..thanks
  • wisegirl_k
    wisegirl_k Posts: 38 Member
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    A good one I was told a long time ago, sit up straight with your back off your chair, lift your knees up (feet off the floor) so the backs of your knees/thighs are off the seat. Hold with your core, do not bend your back. Do it without holding on to your desk for more intensity.
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    What exactly are your goals? Are you just trying to keep from being bored at work? Honestly, that's all this stuff is going to get you.

    hi..yeah I understand the exercises that people are suggesting are not going to make big changes, but I why limit exercise to just the gym...I sit at my desk for 8hrs a day I might as well make it more fun..and get a little gain out of it as well....every little helps...plus 100 keg extensions a day sat at your desk will go some way to better form...no? :)
  • NikkiTompson
    NikkiTompson Posts: 89 Member
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    A good one I was told a long time ago, sit up straight with your back off your chair, lift your knees up (feet off the floor) so the backs of your knees/thighs are off the seat. Hold with your core, do not bend your back. Do it without holding on to your desk for more intensity.

    thanks...that sounds like an awesome stomach exercise....like u said good for the core...thanks

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