Simple but effective work outs 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 work out 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 eighth volume:
⦿ B il kickers
A quick cardio workout you can do in your office or outside are “butt kickers.” Run in place, kicking your feet to your buttocks in the process. This will tire you out quickly and you burn more calories than just running in one place.
⦿ Cardio with colleagues
If you find it dull to do some of the exercises alone in your office, ask your colleagues to join you (good for them, too!). You can do more serious cardio like butt kickers, Jumping Jacks or high knees, or more simple exercises like squats, lunges, arm twists, calf stretches or just stretching.
⦿ Active toilet visits
If your colleagues are not interested or you don’t want to ask them, do the above exercises while visiting the toilet.
⦿Get to the office earlier
Get up a little earlier and get to work earlier. You can then do a work out before everyone else arrives at the office. You can use the parking lot or front yard for a cardio work out or stretching exercises or walk around the building for an easy morning stroll.
⦿ HoelaHoepen
A good workout and also good for a slim and toned waistline. There are travel hula hoops available that you can easily take with you to work.
