Workout at Work - Exercises you could do at your desk
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I had a job that involved a bit of moving around for close to ten years. I had to switch jobs to something that involved a lot of sitting down as I worked more from my laptop. In the space of a few months, I realized that I had gradually put on some weight. A lot of professionals are like me. We work for long hours, sitting at our desk for long stretches everyday. Living a sedentary lifestyle causes weight gain and complications that follow weight gain. One way of leaving a healthier life is to continually make small positive changes consistently over time. I have listed some 5 exercises you could do at your desk while at work. ( This might not be feasible if you work in an open plan office though). Reach for the stars - Interlace your fingers and reach for as high as you can towards the sky with your palm facing upwards. Maintain the position for 30 seconds Squats - Stand up from your chair, seat back down and repeat in sets of 10 Chest squeeze - While sitting, st