Workplace Workouts101

Do you catch yourself sitting at your desk tired, hungry or just plain bored? You should exercise your body! There are tons of workouts that are great to do at your desk or in the break room. Studies have shown that sitting at your desk all day can increase your chances of heart disease, high cholesterol, and even diabetes. Why take chances with your life when you can do simple exercises that will actually increase your lifespan? Simply taking an object with a little weight to it (3-5lbs) and lifting it over your head and back down will give you a good little workout. Also, try squats. Another easy suggestion is to replace your desk chair with an exercise ball. Doing this will allow you to workout your core muscles and improve your balance skills. It's much more fun that sitting in your desk chair :) Just by doing some simple five minute exercises, you can increase your energy, decrease boredom, and start to live a more active life.

Some people may look at you weird, but maybe you can recruit them to join you.  Just think, you are helping your health!

Who says the gym is the only place you can workout?

-- Lucy