Simple but effective workouts while at work? They exist! Tackle the sitting sickness with Desk-ercise.
Sitting all day costs us years of life. Despite this fact, most Dutch people sit in the office all day and relax after work. Sitting increases the risk of back problems, obesity-related diseases and shortens our lifespan. Many of us have such busy schedules that it’s hard to schedule a workout in there.
But staying physically active throughout the day is easier than you think! It is not only good for your health but also for your brain and productivity. We publish 45 tips in 9 series of 5 to stay active while at work. This is the second part:
⦿ Tense your glutes
Sit up straight and tense your glutes. Hold for 5 – 10 sec and repeat 5 times a day to stay fit while sitting
⦿ Take the stairs
If you need to go to another floor, take the stairs. If you don’t need to move to another floor at all, you can still incorporate stair climbing several times a day as an exercise!
⦿ S pinning around with your arms
Sit up straight and raise your hands sideways so that they are parallel to the floor. Now slowly rotate your arms in small circles, 20 times in both directions. Good for your muscles in your upper back and strengthening your neck!
⦿ Lunches
Take a big step forward with your right leg and lower your left knee. Stand again and now step out with your left leg. Repeat 10 times.
⦿ Park far away
Park your car far away from the office and build in a short walk. This way you force yourself to be active before your day begins. Walking is stimulating and helps you start your workday more alert.
