Workouts You Can Do At the Office
I get it. Work is busy, everything at the home is busy, and life in general is just busy. However, if you don’t take care of yourself, there’s no way you can perform well in any aspect of your life. There are many benefits I could mention about self-care and endless reasons as to why it’s so vital to your health. I’ll save that for another blog though. I would however, like to give you a small tip for your workday. We all know that sitting at a desk all day isn’t good for your body internally or externally.
So, I’m going to give you 5 simple exercises that you can do in the office. Each exercise will be one minute. Taking a five minute break to get your blood flowing again will improve the way you’re working and thinking. It will reset your mind, help your digestive system, and build strength. Who knows, with all of this improving your work quality you might just get that promotion you’ve been working towards! Instead of reaching for another cup of Joe, or a “unhealthy break room treat”, do these exercises instead when you’re feeling tired.
Believe it or not your body wants to move, and it craves to perform for you. Try to do these exercises at least 2-3 times a day at work. **(This does not replace your weekly workouts, but may tip you over that plateau if you really commit to these activities!)
WALL SITS (1 MINUTE)
SQUAT TO SIDE KICK (1 MINUTE – 30 seconds each leg)
WALL PUSH-UPS (1 MINUTE)
CHAIR RUSSIAN TWISTS (1 MINUTE)
JUMPING JACKS OR SMALL HOPS (1 MINUTE)
So within five minutes, you’ve just done wonders for your body, you’ve woken yourself up and now you’re ready to get back to work nice and refreshed. Just grab a glass of water after these exercises and you’re good to go! Remember, try to do this at least two to three times in a work day.
