Sit and Exercise

I have been interested in Health and Nutrition for many years and use Herbalife products as my chosen nutrition. Along with a low calorie and balanced 3rd meal.
I live a very sedate life and if like me your thoughts of going out and running a marathon is a totally alien concept, then you are definitely not on your own. We have 2 dogs that keep me busy, but I still feel that I stay still for way too long.

So if your working day consists of sitting behind a desk or in a car and the only exercise you get is walking to and from your car or getting up to make a tea/coffee, and there’s really not a great deal more exercise in between. Then you can benefit from trying the exercises below to try and keep your body fit and healthy while working on the computer or sitting watching T.V. or even sitting in the car driving.

Body Twist

Sit upright with your feet flat on the floor, put your left hand on your right shoulder and your right hand on the left shoulder. Without moving your hips, turn your upper body to the left as far as is comfortable and hold for five seconds. Then turn to the right and hold for five seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Arms and shoulders

A good stretch for your arms and shoulders is to brace your hands on the edge your desk, each about a shoulder width away from your body. Twist your hands in so they point toward your body and lean forward, hunching your shoulders. Take this a step further and push your shoulders and elbows closer to the desk.

Write with your toes

This is a fun one, take your shoes off and sit up straight with both feet on the floor. Raise your one foot high enough to be able to move it in all directions. Then with your big toe, write the numbers from 1 to 10, as you write the numbers stretch and curl your toes. Repeat this on your other foot. As you progress you may want to repeat writing the numbers 2-3 times. This helps strengthen and increases flexibility in your ankle's, feet, toes and Achilles tendons

Crunch and flex those Glutes and stomach muscles

This can be done anywhere when sitting, in the car, on the bus, on the train, or even when watching T.V. Sit up straight in your chair, with your feet flat on the floor or straight out in front of you. Pull up your backside muscles hold till the count of 10 then pull in your stomach muscles and hold till the count of 10. Relax, and repeat five to 10 times a day. As time goes forward you may wish to do this 2-3 times a day. Helps to flatten the stomach and shape your bum.

The wooden leg

Sitting slightly forward away from your backrest lift one leg at a time about 3 inches off the ground, imagine your leg is wooden by tightening your leg muscles and hold in place till the count of 10. Repeat up to ten times a day on each leg. Again you may wish to repeat this 2-3 times a day. This one works the muscles of the legs and it can also help with circulation.

Fly like a bird

Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor. With your arms, out in front and fingers stretched out, move your arms to your sides, make 2 small circles clockwise, then move them back to the front and make a further 2 circles in an anti-clockwise direction. You can also move your arms over your head. Repeat 10-20 times. This one strengthens the shoulder and muscles in the upper back. increases blood circulation.

The neck stretch

To stretch your neck, slowly flex your head forward and backward, side to side and look right and left. Never roll your head around your neck––this could cause damage to the joints of the neck. This can be done almost any time to lessen tension and strain

Like any Exercise always start slow and don't overdo it, as too much exercise can have a detrimental effect. If any of these exercises cause pain stop immediately and contact a medical professional and seek advice.