If you are like the rest of us, you spend a lot of time sitting in a chair at your desk. In today’s infographic, we will share with you 7 exercises you can do in your chair to help maintain a state of physical fitness and to maintain your metabolism!
Most of us are aware that staying sedentary for extended periods of time can be detrimental to our health and our bodies, but what exactly can we do to get some exercise while spending long days in the office?
Check out the 7 Exercises You Can Do In Your Chair Infographic!
7 Exercises You Can Do In Your Chair Infographic courtesy of Garage Gym Builder
7 Exercises You Can Do In Your Chair
- Chair Lifts
- Lower Body Stretch
- Shoulder Stretch
- Side Stretch
- Hamstring Stretch
- Hamstring Curl
- Arm Stretch
Refer to the 7 Exercises You Can Do From Your Chair Infographic for a detailed description of how to accurately perform each exercise.
As humans evolve and we begin to move towards a more sedentary lifestyle, our average weight increases and our state of physical fitness decreases.
Unless we find creative ways to fit exercise into our daily routine, we will be destined to become larger and less healthy over time.
One of the more creative ways to stay active in the office has been brought to the forefront with the advent of standing desks.
Yes it is more beneficial for us to stand while working than it is to sit.
If you have to sit at your desk, you can stay active by getting up from your chair and walking around at least once every hour.
Couple that with perhaps a brisk walk at lunch or an early morning gym session and you will be well on your way to maintaining a healthy state of physical fitness.
If you must remain in your chair all day, try the 7 Exercises You Can do In Your Chair in the above infographic and you will be on your way to a healthier lifestyle!