Greetings friends! Do you have a job that's causing you to SIT all day at a computer??? Well, here are some tips on things that you can do to help yourself burn some calories in an 8 to 9 hour day.
First, how are you sitting right now? Are your shoulders slumped forward? If so, sit up TALL right now. Roll your shoulders back and ENGAGE your abs. Engage your abs? What is Famisha talking about? Well, act as though there is a string attached to your bellybutton and pull it to your spine. Now, I didn't say hold your stomach in...I said pull your belly button to your spine. By doing this, you should still be able to carry on a conversation without anyone even knowing your "holding your stomach in" because you're engaging your abs! You can actually do this while driving in your car too...try it!
Secondly, do some calf raises. Sitting with your feet straight, lift your heels up and bring them back down. Do this 15 to 20 times...3 sets. Now, stretch your right leg out in front of you and switch to your left. Repeat this on each leg at least 15 to 20 times. Think of this as "leg extensions." By doing this, you are actually strengthening your quadricep muscles (top of your thighs) and loosening up your legs so that they're not tight.
On a conference call that's making you a bit tense? Roll your shoulders back and gently bring your right ear to your right shoulder hold for 5 to 10 seconds and breathe...gently bring your left ear to your left shoulder and hold for 5 to 10 seconds. This will feel soooo good! And you may even hear your neck crack a bit but it will also relieve some stress. Feel free to add at least 10 shoulder rolls back as well to help de-stress yourself.
Finally, want to work out your arms and get a quick burn? Sit on the edge of your chair and grip the front of it with your hands. With your palms touching the edge of the chair, knees bent and feet flat walk yourself out about 3 to 5 inches away from your chair. Lower your body down, bending your elbows at least 90 degrees and push yourself back up straightening your arms...as you do so, exhale thru the mouth. Repeat this 10 to 15 times...for at least 3 sets. This will target your triceps (the back of your arms) and help you burn some calories.
There are so many more exercises that you can do in your 8 to 9...even 10 for some work day, but let's start with these for TODAY. By doing the exercises I suggested above, you will not only DE-stress and actually MOVE for the day...but you will also burn some calories! So make it a HAPPY, HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE day!
Thanks as always for taking the time to read my blog and I hope 2013 is starting off as a very successful and fitness filled year for you and your family. If you have any questions...feel free to ask and I will blog with you again SOON!
As always, if you live in the East Valley in Arizona...come JOIN ME at my Weekend Warrior Bootcamp Saturdays at 11AM and starting Thursday, January 24th for "Get Back in Shape!" Bootcamp at 10:30AM. Both will be held at Cosmo Park in Gilbert. For more details, check out my website at: www.glistengirlsfitness.com. Don't live in AZ, but looking for some professional guidance in your fitness program? Try Virtual Training...I train clients all over the U.S. with my Virtual Training program.
Make TODAY and the rest of your week a Fitness Filled one!
As Always...Stay Fit and Happy!
Famisha :-)
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