We all know by now that exercise is healthy—but how do you stay active when gyms are closed and you have to work from home?
Luckily, there are ways to get moving even during working hours. Regular movement helps strengthen your bones and muscles and lowers the risk of conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. So wake up those muscles and get the blood flowing!
Glute squeeze
Squeeze your glutes for 5–10 seconds and then release. You can do this as often as you like.
Leg extensions
Extend one leg and slowly lift it. Hold it in the air briefly, lower it again, but don’t let it touch the ground before lifting it again. Repeat about 15 times per leg.
Rolling
If you have a wheeled office chair, you can do this one. Roll your chair back, grab the desk with your arms stretched out, lift your legs to engage your abs, and pull yourself toward the desk, then push back again.
Hand shake
Shake hands with yourself—one thumb pointing up, the other down. Pull as hard as you can without moving your hands. Hold for a few seconds, then relax and repeat.
Neck muscles
Place your palm on your forehead and push your head against your hand while your hand resists. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. You can also do this with your hand on the back of your head.
Push-up
Place your hands with straight arms on the edge of the table and do push-ups—keep your back straight!