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JadziaDax · 10-06-2003, 02:06 AM

Some extremely useful exercises that can be done while sitting behind your desk or in your office:<table border=0 cellpadding=0>
<tr><td></td><td>The Back Squeeze</td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeSqueeze1.jpg"></td><td>STEP 1:
Go from slump to straight! Sit on the edge of your chair with your feet hip-width apart and feet at the floor. Lift out of your lower back, holding your rib cage away from your pelvis.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeSqueeze2.jpg"></td><td>STEP 2:
Lower your shoulders and hold your head high. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, toward the center of your back. Gently pull in your navel without letting your rib cage sink. Hold as long and as often as you can.</td></tr><tr></tr><tr><td></td><td>The Workday Stretch</td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeStretch1.jpg"></td><td>STEP 1:
Stand next to your chair (remove stilettos!) and place your right calf on the seat. (If your chair has wheels, choose a steadier surface.) </td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeStretch2.jpg"></td><td>STEP 2:
Keep your back straight but lean slightly forward at a 45-degree angle. Press your tailbone back slightly to feel the stretch in the back of your raised leg. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times, then switch legs.</td></tr>
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More Calore-Crunchers:
– It's the oldest cliché around: Take the stairs. But just a few easy flights a day can really fight fat. You'll burn around 85 calories simply by walking up and down 2 flights to use the restroom 3 times a day. That adds up to 6 pounds lost per year.

– Take a 15-minute brisk walk before or after lunch. You'll burn around 1875 calories a month which will lead to 6 pounds lost per year.

– Stand up instead of sitting every time you talk on the phone for more than 3 minutes. You'll burn more calories and help strengthen your postural muscles.

Plan9Senior · 10-06-2003, 11:03 AM

Neat tips! Thanks JadziaDax

hobo · 10-06-2003, 08:19 PM

The picture examples helped to make that understandable.

10-06-2003, 02:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Now you can exercise at work... no excuses Some extremely useful exercises that can be done while sitting behind your desk or in your office:<table border=0 cellpadding=0> <tr><td></td><td><u><b><font size=4>The Back Squeeze</font></b></u></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeSqueeze1.jpg"></td><td>STEP 1: Go from slump to straight! Sit on the edge of your chair with your feet hip-width apart and feet at the floor. Lift out of your lower back, holding your rib cage away from your pelvis.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeSqueeze2.jpg"></td><td>STEP 2: Lower your shoulders and hold your head high. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, toward the center of your back. Gently pull in your navel without letting your rib cage sink. Hold as long and as often as you can.</td></tr><tr></tr><tr><td></td><td><u><b><font size=4>The Workday Stretch</font></b></u></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeStretch1.jpg"></td><td>STEP 1: Stand next to your chair (remove stilettos!) and place your right calf on the seat. (If your chair has wheels, choose a steadier surface.) </td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://aolsvc.aol.com/images/women/takesitoff/gr/OfficeStretch2.jpg"></td><td>STEP 2: Keep your back straight but lean slightly forward at a 45-degree angle. Press your tailbone back slightly to feel the stretch in the back of your raised leg. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times, then switch legs.</td></tr> </table> More Calore-Crunchers: – It's the oldest cliché around: Take the stairs. But just a few easy flights a day can really fight fat. You'll burn around 85 calories simply by walking up and down 2 flights to use the restroom 3 times a day. That adds up to 6 pounds lost per year. – Take a 15-minute brisk walk before or after lunch. You'll burn around 1875 calories a month which will lead to 6 pounds lost per year. – Stand up instead of sitting every time you talk on the phone for more than 3 minutes. You'll burn more calories and help strengthen your postural muscles. Last edited by JadziaDax; 10-06-2003 at 02:08 AM..

10-06-2003, 11:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	Neat tips! Thanks JadziaDax

10-06-2003, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
hobo Archangel of Change	The picture examples helped to make that understandable.