Activity Tips

HSC Walking Trails

15 Minute Desk Workout

What you need:

3lb to 5lb weight or resistance band, Bottle of water, Desk, Chair

Warm-up:

- Take the long route to the restroom and back to your desk

or

- Seated jacks- sitting at the edge of the chair, lean back slightly, jumping jack arms & legs

Resistance:

3lb or 5lb weight or resistance band

Alternating overhead arm raises(shoulder)

Overhead triceps extension(triceps),

Biceps curl (biceps) -slowly flow through each position.

30sec each arm

Cardio:

Seated Jacks-with or without weights

30- 60 sec.

Resistance: Repeat Above

With or without weight.

Chair squats - hold weight vertically between thighs, pressing through heels, stand up, then slowly lower to almost seated position and stand again.

30sec

Cardio: Repeat Above

Resistance:

Desk push up & Dips combo

Standing facing desk; push up, turn around hand supporting body on desk, lower and lift body - dips

30 sec. each

Abs spinal twist- seated knees forward, chest twist toward back of chair and back forward.

30 sec then switch

Cool-down

Stretch