My Office Workout

I don't know about many of you, but I sit at a desk all day...like ALL DAY log. 9 hours a day and it drives me bonkers.

I use to go to the gym at work during lunch, however since they implemented a policy at our company that after 3 late punch ins (we have to punch in and out on our computers everyday) you are either suspended a day without pay or fired (depending on your boss) I decided not to risk it.

New Young Single Homeowner and all, I would rather not lose a day without pay because I was waiting for someone to get out of the shower after my workout one day. That is just how our company is...so because I can't get a mini workout at the gym during lunch anymore, I had to find a new way to workout, because if I don't at least get some little workout during the day, I will go bat crazy!

So this is what I do, I am not sure what one would call this...so lets just call it a quick desk workout. it is just something that I can do so I don't feel like I am getting fat and help pass the time before I can go workout and train!  :)

Leg Lifts: 
I know it sounds silly, but just kicking back your chair and lifting one leg, fully extending the knee up and down. Do about 20-30 on each side.

Chair Planks:
I sit cross legged at my desk with my feet tucked under me...Indian style, and a lot of times I have to readjust one leg or another. So when i go to move. I put both my hands on the arm rests and lift up. tighten your core and hold that position for about 30 seconds and then slowly lower myself down.Repeat this 3-5 times.

Chair Push-ups:
From the same cross legged sitting position, I do push-ups. I put my hands on the arm rests and lift myself up and lower myself back to the chair. Do this 10 times, rest for about 30 seconds and then repeat. Do this about 3-5 times.

Counter Dips:

If you have a file cabinet, counter, or even the edge of your desk works. I use my file cabinet (freaks out co-workers when they walk by and catch a glace of me). Sit on the cabinet and put your hands on either side of you, fingers out, holding the edge. Extend your legs out and bring your butt off the cabinet. Slowly dip down till your elbows are even with your shoulders and then push back up. Do this 10 times, rest for about 30 seconds and then repeat. Do this about 3-5 times.

Squats:
You can do these anywhere and your office is no exception. Sand up and lower into a squat position, betting your butt as low to the grown as possible while keeping your back straight. Do this 10 times, rest for about 30 seconds and then repeat. Do this about 3-5 times.

Seated Reverse Crunches:
Go to the edge of your chair, put your hands on the armrests and push yourself off. Squeeze your knees together and bring them in towards your chest and hold for a breath and then slowly lower your legs back down. Do this 5 times, rest for about 30 seconds and then repeat. Do this about 3-5 times.

Lunges:
This may not be something that you can do in your office, but if you have 1 min and can close the door this is a great one to add in. Even if you do it quickly in the supply closet or something. bend one leg placing the knee directly over the ankle and move the other leg back, go down bending and extending your front bent knee lunging forward. Do about 30 seconds on each side (or 30 lunges on each side)

As you do these little exercises more and more, you will get stronger and can add on or extend the time. But just because you can't be at the gym or training, doesn't mean being trapped in an office all days is a reason to not get a little quick workout in.  Remember working out is the best way to stay healthy and extend your life :)