Office workouts: 5 exercises to do at your desk to stay in shape

Just a few minutes a day are enough to tone your legs, stretch your back, and relax your neck. Here are 10 simple rules that will (for the better) change your life at the office.

Workout-Friendly Seating

Fast-paced rhythms, days that seem increasingly short: it is often difficult to balance work and personal life, not to mention exercise, an essential component for body and mind wellness. For this reason, we have decided to provide a guide for those who, like us, spend many hours at the desk sitting on one of our Sem chairs.

Let’s look at all the details and tips for staying fit at the office, even when you have little time (or motivation).

Abdominal Exercises

As summer approaches, one of the most dreaded concerns is fat accumulation in the abdominal area. To prevent or reduce it, daily exercises that target these muscles are recommended. Sitting at your desk with your back straight, lift both legs off the ground simultaneously and hold the position for 15-20 seconds. Try alternating by rotating your torso to the right and left while keeping your legs raised. In addition to working your abs, this exercise will also benefit your legs!

Chest and Arm Exercises

This exercise can also be done at your desk and is a quick and effective way to tone your arms, particularly the troublesome “bat wings,” and your chest muscles. Simply press your palms together in front of your chest for 15 seconds. Repeat about 10-15 times.

Glute Exercises

Having toned and defined glutes while spending most of your time in the office is definitely challenging. The best solution would be targeted exercises at the gym to strengthen these muscles. However, if time is limited, we recommend a simple seated exercise. Proceed by contracting and relaxing your glutes at least 20 times in a row every day. This exercise will help tone the area without much effort.

Neck Exercises

Those who often suffer from pain and tension in the cervical area know that finding a lasting solution is not always easy. Pay attention to drafts and posture, but most importantly, take a few minutes each day to rotate your head while seated and slowly tilt it, first downwards and then upwards, keeping your shoulders still. These simple movements will promote neck wellness.

Stretching Exercises

There’s no need to organize a full yoga session to relax and stretch your muscles! Extend your arms along your sides and lean your torso slowly to one side and then the other, keeping your spine straight. Then raise your arms above your head and stretch one arm at a time.

Now that you have all the instructions to perform a mini office-friendly workout, all that’s left is to put it into practice! If, on the other hand, you are looking for the office chair that best suits your needs, we invite you to check this section of our website, and if you have any questions or special requests, don’t hesitate to contact us!