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A recent survey by the National Center of Chronic Prevention and Health Promotion says that almost 50 percent of adults in the U.S. admit to not exercising the suggested five days a week of moderate physical activities or the three times a week of vigorous activity. Unfortunately, sitting in front of a desk all day, getting phone calls and typing up proposals does not help your body get the proper workout it needs. So here are 5 exercises you can do at your desk to prevent obesity, neck and back problems and future chronic diseases.
5 Exercises To Do At Your Desk:
1. Chair Squats (Legs): 12 Reps
Stand in front of your chair and slowly lower your body (but don’t sit) and rise once you feel the chair.
2. Shoulder Retraction (Shoulder & Back): 12 Reps
Placing your hands forward and elbows pointing down. Move Shoulders in a slow rowing motion as if trying to hold a pencil between your shoulder blades.
3. Calf Raises (Lower Legs): 12 Reps
Place feet flat on the ground and raise heels up to have you on your toes. Slowly bring heels down. To challenge yourself, stand up to add the extra weight.
4. Triceps Dips (Arms & Shoulders): 12 Reps
Place hands on desk and slowly dip down. Use your arms to slowly bring you back up.
5. Leg Extensions (Legs, hips & abs): 12 Reps
Sit and straighten your back. Slowly extend your legs outward while toes are pointing up and hold it for five seconds then slowly bring feet flat on the ground.
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