Workout At Work - Quick 15 Minute Workout At Your Desk

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Instead of perusing the internet, downing caffeine, or snacking at your desk; throw in a quick workout to stay fit and increase your effectiveness at work.

15 Minute Workout at Work!

Video Break-down:

Do a quick warm-up, grab a sturdy chair (no wheels) and a solid wall. Start with 15 reps of each move and increase reps as you improve.

• Wall Squats: keep your back flat against the wall and squat.
• Lunges: place back heel against the wall and front leg forward. Lunge. Switch legs.
• Calve Raises: Use the wall for balance – lift heels and lower. 45s/15 reps
• Wall Push-up: Lift on toes and use the wall to pushup
• Close-Arm Wall Push-up: Use the wall with the hands and arms close together
• Triceps Dip: Use the chair and move to the end of the chair, legs in front and dip your body.
• Bent Knee Leg Kicks: Sit tall on your chair to work the legs. Flex-up, Extend, bend, release. Switch legs.
• Chair Abs: sit closer to the edge of the chair. Lean back and hold, do reverse crunches.
• Stretch: Use the chair and stretch for the last four minutes. Sidebends, shoulder circles, arms and leg stretches.

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* Downloadable Workouts to Take With You (for smartphones, ipods, etc.)

Author: Lillie Lancaster

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