Being stuck at the office is no longer a good excuse for not exercising. Even if you're stuck working at your computer, you can still burn a few extra calories by doing some simple movements and using your imagination. Turn your office into a customized gym.
Instructions
1. Gesture with your free hand. If you're only using one hand to work the mouse of your computer, move your other arm around. Make gestures when talking on the phone or twirl your hair with a free hand.
2. Tap your feet. Move your legs from side to side, and stretch them out and back again.
3. Laugh more and often. Work isn't always a bowl of cherries, however, you can lose weight by laughing. Get 15 to 20 minutes a day of laughter and burn an extra 40 calories a day.
4. Work your legs. Wear ankle weights and do leg exercises while you work at your computer.
5. Replace your office chair with a fitness ball. Tone your core muscles while using your computer.
6. Work at a walking desk. Several types are now on the market. They offer treadmill-type movement with standing desks that let you type while you walk at a slow pace. If walking is too much, install a standing desk. Standing, even without walking, can increase the calories you burn.
7. Drink cold water. Your body burns calories when it warms the water up to your body temperature. Drinking eight glasses of ice water a day burns about 60 calories.
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