Oct 10 2008
Home Office: Office chairs are platform for exercise
2008-10-10 21:11:52
Exercise routines have moved into the home office. All you need is an office chair and maybe a video - at least in the beginning. Stretching is probably the most popular desk chair calisthenics but there are so many more options. Before starting any new workout routine please check with your doctor first.
The burn is easy to accomplish with leg lifts. Sit straight in your desk chair and raise one foot or both feet up and down. Your hips and back is stabilized and there is not pressure on your knees. If it gets too easy add a weight on your ankle but be careful not to hyper extend you knee.
Your arms don’t need to be left out. Sit straight in your desk chair and raise your arms high in the air. Wiggle your fingers as you stretch towards the ceiling. Slowly lower your arms out to the side or to the front. Hold them there until the muscles get tired. As you grow stronger you can hold a light hand weight in each hand.
I am lucky to have a strong back. I love to lean forward in my desk chair and hang my arms down next to my legs. Rising back up may be the most dangerous part. Slow and steady is the word.
These arms and legs exercises are simple as well as safe to do during any part of the day or night. You will not bulk up but you will probably feel stronger. Your posture will improve as you become aware of your body and how if feels to sit up straight. A tip is to install a full-length mirror in an area that you can watch yourself exercise.
