Wall Sit
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Wall sits can be excellent for building strength and endurance in leg muscles. Stand with your back against the wall, then slide your back down the wall bending your knees until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold in this sitting position for 40-60 seconds. For some extra burn, try crossing the right ankle over the left knee and vice versa, hold for 20 seconds on each side and then switch!
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Standing Calf Raises
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Do you spend a lot of time standing around by the printer or standing in general? The next time you are standing around, try spreading your feet shoulder-width apart, press up onto the tippy toes, pause at the top, then lower back down. Do 3 sets of 20-25 reps, or until the scanning, printing, faxing is done. If you want more of a challenge raise only one leg at a time!
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Squats
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Squats are another great exercise for the jobs that have a lot of standing around! Pull your desk chair away and stand with your feet together. Bend your knees slightly so your thighs are almost parallel to the ground, almost like your sitting in a chair. When you squat, raise your arms up. Keep the knees together and aligned. Hold your squat for about 20 seconds and release, repeat for 3-6 reps.
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Secret Bottom Squeeze
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Some of these exercises can be done undetectable! To start toning while sitting at your desk, simply squeeze your buttocks together, hold for 8-10 seconds, and release. Repeat until you are done with your task or the glutes tire. This isometric exercise is private and will help the lift the bottom!
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