Fitness

How to Work out at Work Without Looking Crazy

Get more active and more productive with these at-work workouts -- without looking like a jerk

by Emily Woodruff | 2 COMMENTS

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4 p.m.: Discreet Desk Workouts For the last break of the day, it's time to partake in some office workouts that won't get you any weird looks or a reputation as a fitness fanatic. Try:

Calf raises:
Any time you have a second (waiting for the copy machine, your meal to heat up, coffee to brew, etc.), try calf raises to increase blood flow and strengthen leg muscles.

Shoulder stretch:
Spending hours hunched over a laptop can take their toll on your shoulder muscles. Stretch them out by gripping one arm by the elbow and stretching it across your chest, without rotating your body.

Silent squeeze:
Just squeezing and holding isolated muscles for a few seconds can help tone your muscles. While seated, squeeze your glute muscles as tightly as you can for five seconds, then release. Repeat for two minutes. For a core workout, try squeezing your abs.

Surreptitious leg raise:
While seated, straighten one or both legs and hold in place for five seconds. Lower without touching the ground, and repeat for 15 reps.

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