We spend a lot of our livessitting down.
Fortunately, simple changes can help you become more physically active – even while you’resitting at a desk.
Here are eight sit down exercises that anyone can do throughout the day.
Easy exercises to do while sitting down
Working out has never been easier.
Spend 10 to 15 minutes doing these exercises each day.
Start by sitting up straight in your chair.
Then, lift one leg slightly above the ground and point your toes upward.
Slowly rotate your ankle clockwise for 10 whole circles, then go counterclockwise.
Repeat with the other foot and loosen up your ankles while seated.
The exercise consists of placing both feet flat on the floor.
Sit up straight and lift up your heels and then relax your muscles.
The back half of your feet will then land back on the floor.
Upper-body twist
This exercise builds strength in your upper body and improves your range of motion.
Sit up straight and cross your arms over each other, hugging your body.
With your feet flat on the ground, twist your body to the left and hold for five counts.
Then repeat on the other side and see to it your hips continue to face forward.
Arm raises
Seated arm raises are a great way to get the blood flowing and stretch.
Start with your back up against your chair.
Straighten your arms by your sides with your thumbs facing out.
Bring your arms up and back down to your side, then repeat for three sets of 10.
Seated leg lift
Get some movement in your legs and abdominal muscles with this exercise.
Sit straight up and close to the edge of your chair.
Hold onto the side of the seat and lean back, keeping your spine as straight as possible.
Lift both legs up a few inches off the ground and place them back on the floor.
Repeat for three sets of 10.
Seated toe taps
Toe taps can help to strengthen and stretch your ankles.
Start with feet placed on the floor and knees at a 90-degree angle.
Slowly pull up your toes off the ground and bring them back down.
Repeat for three sets of 10.
Then extend your left knee so your leg is straight out and point your toe.
Repeat the opposite on the other side.
take a stab at do three sets of 10 on each side.
All of these workouts can help prevent injury and bring movement back into your body especially duringstressful times.
Do some experimenting to find the best sitting exercises that work for you.
