Office Exercises??

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Tamer on December 8, 2009 at 12:00pm

Kelsey,

I went from a very active job space to working in front of a computer alot. Some tricks I found helpful....I get up every hour and walk somewhere, anywhere. To get water, to go to the bathroom, walk to the copier...whatever. Also I went to Gaiam.com and I got one of those balance ball chairs. They are $99 and they specials alot for 20% off. They force me to keep my posture in check and they are also a nice tool for stretching. I asked my boss before I got it and she knew a happy and healthy worker is a productive worker, so it wasn't a problem.

Another thing I do is set my alarm every hour to not only walk but to remind me to drink water and take at least 5 deep breathes. It is very refreshing. And then some other obvious things...not wearing heels (eventhough I so love them) and staying hydrated.

I hope this was helpful. If you figure out any tricks I would love to know them.

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Permalink Reply by Darrick on December 8, 2009 at 1:09pm

I can completely relate to you on that, Kelsey. I've been working a desk job a few months now and that was the first thing I noticed too. I try to make sure I give myself a few minutes whenever I can to do some stretches or go for a walk. It's not a great fix, but it helps!

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Tamer on December 8, 2009 at 2:43pm

oooo I almost forgot...I dont know what it is like wher you work, but I also brought my resistance band into work and I love this workout I found online:

http://www.self.com/fitness/workouts/2009/10/workplace-workout-slid...

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Tamer on December 8, 2009 at 2:53pm

One more.....Google Yoga at your desk or yoga at the workplace....lots of these sights give reasonable stretches to do at your desk that dont draw toom much attention. They can make all the difference. Here is one I found.

http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yoga/everyday_yoga.html

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Permalink Reply by Vega Kelly on December 8, 2009 at 6:38pm

As I write this, I know I should listen to my own advice. I really try to make a point of going for a walk at lunch time. Just 20 minutes, even 10 if I'm short on time, helps to refresh and stretch. WOrking a desk job really makes those morning/evening workouts that much more important! Congrats on the new job too!

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Permalink Reply by Ted Carr on December 9, 2009 at 10:11pm

to strengthen your shins, simply sit in your chair with good posture and keep your heels on the ground while lifting your toes to the ceiling. move your foot/feet like a hinge up and down without letting your midfoot or toes touch the ground...you should feel a burning sensation in your shins after only about 20 seconds!
the more you do it, the longer you can go without feeling the burning sensation!

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Permalink Reply by Kelsey Chisholm on December 13, 2009 at 4:12pm

Thank you everyone for such great advice!!! :) I am going to try all of your tips out this week at work! I'll keep ya posted!!
Thanks,

Kelsey

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