Comments on: 6 Exercise Hacks While You Are At Work

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:36:07 +0000

Hi All

I started working out for the first time in my life about 6weeks ago. I have a cross trainer and do 45mins 6 times a week. Anyway, I have started incorporating exercise into my work day, by using bathroom time. I do press ups against the wall and tricep dips off the sink….I will now incorporate squats, awesome

PS, I found this forum in google, I did a search thinking no one would be as insane as I and workout in the bathroom at work. Glad I’m not alone.

By: Stairmaster 7000

Stairmaster 7000 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:36:34 +0000

I totally agree. Working in the office is a challenge to keep but it doesn’t take long to do stretching and all.

By: Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog

Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:47:16 +0000

Hi Karl - What a fabulous post. Often office workers blame their job for their lack of exercise. You've just proved them wrong with some great ideas. For any of us who sit a lot, stretching is very important. I've heard carpal tunnel is very painful so I do whatever I can to avoid it. Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog's last blog post..The Unseen Benefit of Commenting

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:08:05 +0000

I have been working in an office for years and have been told that I need to start my battle now for carpal tunnel. I was taught some exercises to stretch my arms out against a wall to prevent this injury later. So a couple of times a day I do these on the wall. of course I look like I am leaning on the wall so it works great by the water cooler. heehee Tracy's last blog post..Relaxing Stress Tightened Muscles With A Massage Chair

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:12:23 +0000

This is a creative list. My #6 is my core abs workout. By squeezing your abs the right way, you can even do it in your chair. Stacey / Create a Balance's last blog post..Free eBook - How to Practice the Art of Life Balance

By: ken wang

ken wang — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:21:59 +0000

You are a genius! I alway confusing how can I do some exercises in the break time when I am working . Work is painful for the ones who can’t find the way to relax himself. You give all people who feel boring at work a perfect plan in physical training.
Personally, I don’t think squats in the bathroom is nice choice in exercise,though it is useful. The floor in our bathroom is wet and cold, it is easy to get hurt. Why don’t we have walk instead of squats in the bathroom. Most of us go to offices by the elevator, we can walk to our office by foot. The payoff is same as squats in the bathroom .
Anyway, it is consistently fascinating to read your suggestions.
You did a great job in advicing to us all. I consider if we can follow your suggestions ,we can live more heathly and finish our job efficiently.

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:51:08 +0000

Hi Tim, nothing wrong with doing push-ups on a table.

Hi Avatar, a fresh air break can rejuvenate the entire body.

Hi Lance, Triceps off your desk chair is a great idea. I know what I’m doing on my first break at work Monday morning.

Hi Sharon, I like exercising at work because I don’t feel guilty for relaxing when I get home after a long days work.

Hi Marelisa, exercise slows the aging process – cool! No wonder I still get carded.

Hi Ross, you’re lucky to have a locker room.

Hi Arswino, I know you’ll enjoy the other exercises as much as I do.

By: arswino

arswino — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:11:45 +0000

Thanks for the great tips, Karl. Previously I did number 2 & 3 only. I didn’t think to do exercise such as squats in the bathroom, even push ups at work. I am going to try these, it’s no harm to try.

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By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:06:33 +0000

Funny I came across this article, with a flash of inspiration this week I realised I could escape to the locker room and do regular exercise at work, even if it's a few minutes here and there... Some of the ones I've started doing are pushups, situps, and press downs from a chair. Great tips for getting some exercise going while you're at work, thanks! -Ross Ross's last blog post..So you’ve heard it all before? Part 1: Gratitude

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:02:30 +0000

Hi Karl: Exercise is so important, it lowers stress, slows the aging process, helps us sleep better, sharpens the mind, and on and on. I stopped exercising for about four years awhile back, but now I’m an avid exerciser. And I feel 100% better. I think companies should give bonuses to employees that work out

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