Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of: 1. Reverse grip chin up (biceps, back and forearms) – try maximum repetitions you can do Grab a chin up bar with an underhand, shoulder-width grip, and hang with your elbows slightly bent. Pull your chin above the bar, hold for a second and […]
Archives for March 2009
Office workout – advanced # 1
Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of: 1. Chin up (back, biceps, forearms) – try maximum repetitions you can do Place your hands wider than your shoulders. Pull your chin above the bar, hold for a second and lower your body with control. 2. Swiss ball push-up (chest, triceps) – […]
Office workout – intermediate # 2
Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of : 1. Squat biceps dumbbell curl (legs – quadriceps, hands – biceps) – 20 repetitions Stand in front of the office chair holding two dumbbells at your side, arms extended, your feet shoulder-width apart. Bent your knees and lower your body as if you […]
Office workout – intermediate # 1
Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of: 1. Lawn mover (back, biceps and quadriceps) – 20 repetitions Grab a pair of dumbbells, with your knees bent to almost right angle. Bend slightly over. Keep your back straight and your lower back slightly arched. Pull the weights alternately up until they’re even […]
Office workout – beginner # 2
Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of: 1. Seating rows with rubber band (back and biceps) – 20 repetitions Wrap the band around your feet so the rows feel challenging. Pull the handles to the lower part of your sternum. 2. Rubber band chest press on chair (chest and triceps) – […]
Will exercise cause your joints to wear out faster?
Arthritis researchers and many of the rest of us have worried about whether exercise might speed the process of joint damage. They found that exercise will not wear your joints prematurely. Exercise does not damage joints. Even if you already have arthritis, your joints benefit from regular physical activity. Joint movement keep cartilage healthy by […]
Office workout – beginner # 1
Before you start read my office workout guidelines. 3 circles of: 1. One arm dumbbell row (back and biceps) – 15 repetitions for each hand Keep your back straight. Let your working arm hang down under your shoulder. Place your other hand on desk. Pull your working elbow up and back, past your torso. Pause […]