Exercise is good for health and we all know that. But due to our hectic schedules, many of us don’t get the time to hit the gym. Staying fit is not difficult, once you determine yourself to exercise and give time to your body. So you don’t get time to do yoga in the morning or to go to the gym. Here are some of the exercises you can do at your desk that will help you to stay fit. These exercises you can perform at any course of time and they are super easy to perform.
So, let’s dig in.
For a few days, you will feel uncomfortable while doing it in front of your colleagues, but these exercises are important for your well-being.
Chair Dip
This exercise will strengthen your arm muscles. Find a sturdy chair to perform this exercise.
Steps to do Chair dip exercise are as below
- Stand in front of a chair
- Sit down at the edge of your seat and place your hands behind your hips
- Your legs should be extended in front
- Take the support of your arms and lift your body
- Lower your body until your elbows are bent
- Push yourself back up
- Lower down again
- Repeat this exercise for 10 times
Lower Body Stretch
This exercise is for increasing the flexibility and motion of your legs.
Steps to perform the exercise
- Sit in your chair with your feet flat on the floor
- Extend your any one leg in front of you and raise it for a few seconds
- Extend your other leg and raise it for a few seconds
- Keep repeating 15 times on each leg
Shoulder Stretch
Shoulder stretch can help release muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the shoulders. Step to do shoulder stretch exercise
- Sit on your chair straight as you can
- Lift your both hands straight and stretch them
- Tilt your both hands to both the sides one by one
Rubber Neck
Sit up tall and tilt your head down towards your shoulder but don’t touch it. Repeat this on the other side too. This exercise stretches your neck and releases muscle tension.
Shrugs
Raise both of your shoulders up towards your ears and hold it in this position for a few seconds and release. Repeat this exercise a few times.
Chest Opener
Bring your both hands behind your back, press your palms together and sit up tall and stretch. Hold this position for 5-10 seconds.
Knee Hugger
With your bent knee lift your leg and hold it with your arms and bring it close to your chest as much as you can. Hold this position for a few seconds and release it. Repeat this with your left knee too.
Reach and Bend
Raise your right hand over your head and slowly bend towards the left side. Repeat this with your left hand too. Do this exercise for 5 times each. This one is great for your hands as it makes your hands more flexible and releases the pain too.
So, these were some of the exercises that you can perform around your desk. These exercises are simple and will help you to stay flexible and productive all day. So try out these exercises and keep yourself healthy.
