Exercise on a busy day

By Brittany Keeshan

We've all used the excuses, “I'm just too busy today! I ran out of time. I'll work out tomorrow instead.” Although there always seems to be enough time for the game or enough time for those “fun” activites, when it comes to exercising people never seem to have the time. Those days of being “too busy” must come to an end. Many people don't realize that exercising is not limited to running mile after mile, it can also be done in the convenience of a room or office.

Sabaha Karimi suggests in her article Easy Exercises at the Office, that you can significantly boost your metabolism by increasing movements and mini-workouts each day. The following are a few basic exercises Karimi suggests that can be done at work:

• Bicep curl-Use a water bottle, sit up straight, and curl the bottle like you would a hand weight. Repeat on other side.

• Leg extension-Sit straight in a chair, tuck your abs in, and slowly extend on e leg upwards until it is level at your hips. Hold 3 to 5 seconds and then lower. Repeat for a series of five on each leg.

• Thigh toner-Sit in a chair with your hands on each side. Hold the chair firmly and raise one leg with the foot flexed. Slowly move it outward, then back, and down. Repeat.

From the website, An Exercise Routine You Can Do At The Office, several more exercise tips were provided that help boost metabolism and boost energy throughout a busy day:

• Desk pushup-Stand 4 to 5 feet away from desk and put your hands on the edge. Relax lower body and using just your arms, lower your chest down toward the desk and stop when chest is about 3 to 6 inches away from it. Repeat.

• Seated bicep curl-Sit tall in a chair. Start with one arm down at side. Put your other hand over your fist and push against it for resistance while bringing your fist up toward your shoulder. Switch sides.

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