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.
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. |