Excercise in the office
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Introduction
Throughout most of my childhood and early teens I was fat.
That day, I know I could choose another adjective and say that I was thick-set, kind of chubby or big boned, but the truth is I was an obese kid.
I also know that its not very polite to call anyone fat these days but I figure if Im talking about me, its ok.
All through secondary school, I was known as Jumbo (always good for the self esteem) and by the time I reached eighteen I was tipping the scales at a lazy 80 kilograms.
Very lazy.
If I had been seven feet tall, 80 kgs would have been my perfect weight.
Unfortunately, Im not. Now that Im working and having night classes, i do not have time and I also feel so tired. So then when should i exercise to maintain my figure.
Body
Its hard to find time to exercise, especially for those of us who work in an office. Exercising at work may seem impossible, but its one option for staying fit and keeping your energy up. It takes some creativity, but there are opportunities to exercise at work if you pay attention. All it takes is a little planning and some inspiration to squeeze in a little movement all day long.
Precautions
See your doctor before trying this workout if you have any injuries, illnesses or other conditions. Make sure the chair you use is stable. If you have wheels, push it against a wall to make sure it wont roll away.
Equipment Needed
A chair and a water bottle.
Stretches for Your Wrists and Arms
Wrist Stretch: Extend arm in front, palm up and grab the fingers with other hand. Gently pull the fingers towards you to stretch the forearm, holding for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.
Lower Back Stretch: Sit tall and place the left arm behind left hip. Gently twist to the left, using the right hand to deepen the stretch, holding for 20-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.
Chair Exercises
Chair Squat: While sitting, lift up until your hips are just hovering over the chair, arms out for balance. Hold for 2-3 seconds, stand all the way up and repeat for 16 reps.
Dips: Make sure chair is stable and place hands next to hips. Move hips in front of chair and bend the elbows, lowering the body until the elbows are at 90 degrees. Push back up and repeat for 16 reps.
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