Do seated leg raises
Seated leg raises can be done easily at your desk, helping to strengthen your hamstrings and glutes.
To do this, first sit upright in your chair and straighten one of your legs so that it’s parallel to the floor, holding it in place for ten seconds.
Now do this with your other leg. Repeat x15 on each leg.
Desk push ups
For boosting upper body and core strength, desk push ups are a great exercise.
Place your palms at shoulder width at the edge of your desk – making sure your desk is sturdy enough to hold your weight first.
Now move your feet away from the desk until you are inclined towards it.
Slowly lower your chest towards the desk, then push yourself back up again.
Repeat this 20 times.
Tricep dips
For boosting upper body strength and building muscle, tricep dips work well.
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To complete this exercise, you’ll need a chair that won’t roll away.
Move to the front edge of the seat and place both palms flat.
Bend your elbows until they’re bent between 45 and 90 degrees and then lower yourself down, ensuring your back is as close to the chair as possible.
Finally, straighten your arms to finish the movement and repeat this 20 times.
Chair squats
For this exercise, you’ll need to stand up from your chair and lower your body back down just inches from the chair, ensuring that you don’t sit down.
Be sure to keep your weight on the heels, not the toes, and stand back up again. Repeat this movement 20 times.
If you struggle to get to the gym, these are great for getting you moving, and all you need is a chair.
Chair squats help build up the strength in your leg muscles, reducing the risks of leg issues when you’re older such as weak bones and varicose veins. The chair helps to provide added support as you work your glutes, hamstrings, and quads.
Mclaughlin said: “Inactivity is also bad for our mental health and productivity, moving more will help you be more productive while keeping your mind happy.
“These exercises can be performed at any point in the day and, combined with being more active and getting your steps in, will help improve your overall health, reducing the impact of sitting down for long periods of time.”
Source: Daily Express | Diet
