1.
The Stair Master:
Want to avoid elevator small talk in favor of elevating the heart rate? Take the stairs! Accelerate on the
straight-aways and take two at a time every other flight for a real leg burn.
2.
The Seated Leg Raiser:
When pay raises are nowhere to be seen, consider the leg raise. (Bonus: they’re hardly noticeable
underneath the desk!) While seated, straighten one or both legs and hold in
place for five or more seconds. Then lower the leg(s) back to the ground
without letting the feet touch the floor. Repeat (alternating legs if raising
them separately) for 15 reps. Underwhelmed? Loop a purse or briefcase strap
over the ankle for added weight, or for more of an abs workout, add a crunch.
3.
The Desk Squat:
Mastered the art of standing around? Add a squat! Start standing with feet together (and the desk chair
pushed out of the way). Bend the knees slightly so the thighs are almost
parallel to the ground, as if sitting in a chair. As you bend, raise the arms
straight up or towards the computer screen. Keep the knees together and
aligned. Hold for 15 seconds and release. Repeat for 4-6 reps.
4.
The Cubicle Dip:
Triceps dips can be done almost anywhere, including a cubicle. Using
a sturdy desk or a non-rolling chair, sit at the very edge and place hands on
either side of the body while gripping the chair’s edge. With the feet planted
on the floor a step or two away from the desk or chair, straighten up the arms
to lift up the body. Next, bend the arms to reach a 90-degree angle so that
your body dips down, hold, and re-straighten while keeping the body raised
above the chair. Complete 8-10 reps.
5.
The Casual Lean:
Waiting in the hall for a meeting to start? Perfect time to nonchalantly work
out the upper arms! Casually lean against the nearest wall,
supporting your body with the forearm only. Now lean into the wall until the
upper arm almost touches it, and then push back out. Repeat for 15 reps or
until the meeting gets underway.
6.
The Shoulder Shrug:
Not recommended for board meetings (unless you’re really on the fence). Simply
raise both shoulders up toward the ears, hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Repeat
for 15 reps. Feeling unstoppable? Try advanced shoulder shrugs while standing and holding a
paper ream in each hand.
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