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20 Fitness Improvers

Improving your level of fitness at work doesn't have to mean a mile run on your lunch break. There are many little steps you can take that when put together can make a big difference to your fitness.

Below are some quick tips to help increase your level of fitness while at work;



 

Stretch. Burns calories, keeps your circulation going and makes you feel good.

 

Desk Dips. Grip table edge behind you, extend legs in front and squat gently.

 

Use Stairs. Avoid lifts and escalators, climb up briskly at every opportunity.

 

Seated Isometrics. Tighten your abs for 30 second intervals. Flex your legs.

 

Healthy Commute. Walk or cycle to work: help the environment and get fit.

 

Stationary lunges or squats. Easy exercises you can do in any quiet corner.

 

Research. Use Google or YouTube to find other easy exercises to do at work.

 

Take “Micro Breaks”. Even a few seconds taken often can make a difference.

 

Meetings/Calls while Standing. Burns calories and is efficient.

 

Lunchtime Exercise. Why not nip off to the gym or take a vigorous brisk walk?

 

Shoulder Exercises. You can do shoulder shrugs, stretches or rolls at any time.

 

Organise Group Activities. Get colleagues involved so you egg each other on.

 

Pop Outside. A triple win: a nice break, good walk and fills lungs with fresh air.

 

Brisk Walking Technique. Flex abs and move arms for even greater benefit.

 

Office Bicep Curls. Take a light, easy-to-grip item and do some curls with it.

 

Heel Walk. Walk while balancing on your heels, feet flexed and facing upwards.

 

Deliver by Hand. You’ll enjoy the break and your colleagues the personal touch.

 

Windmills. Rotate each arm forward a few times and then reverse direction.

 

Know the Risks. Research DVT, RSI etc. on the web to learn to avoid them.

  Switch Sides. Change your position frequently and keep moving body, arms etc.
Warning: please take medical advice before making any changes to your habits or lifestyle.