Fad or Fab? Office Chair Workout

Sitting and working continuously for 9 to 8 hours in the office is not an easy task. and it leads to a stiff body. These days people are fitness freaks and want to work out their body to remain fit, so to banish those leg cramps and body aches an office chair workout is great. Here we have some office chair workout tips for those who don’t have time to go to the gym. You can try these exercises on your office chairs to strengthen your muscles and inner thighs:

Knee Squeeze

This exercise is for thighs and relieves you from thighs pain. You need to sit down on a chair with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Next, place a ball between your knees and press it by closing your lap. As you close your knees hold it in that position for 30 seconds and release after that. Repeat it for 8-10 times.

Leg Raise

Next, we have the leg raise exercise and this one is a challenge for everybody. Here you need to sit back in your chair and extend your legs in front. While you extend it forward rest your right leg on the left one so that the right ankle rests for some time and repeat the same with your left leg. If you are not able to rest your leg on the other one, try extending your legs as much as you can.

Leg Circles

For exercising your inner thighs, leg circles is a popular workout. Sit on the edge of your chair withholding its armrests for grip. Leaning on the chair, bring your right leg forward and rotate in clockwise direction. Repeat the same with your left leg and continue till you complete 10 circles for both your legs.

Hold yourself up on the chair

For this, hold the edges of your chair for a firm grip. Allow your body to lift and raise your right leg as high as you can in this position. Rest your body on the chair after holding it in the same position for 10-20 seconds. Repeat the same with left leg and complete 10 repetitions.

Knee Pull-Ins

Sit back at the edge of the chair and by holding it, lift both of your knees to your chest. Do your best not to lean into your knees; let your abs do the work. This should be repeated 10 to 15 times.

Which exercise out of these is your favorite? If you are suffering from core pains, it’s advisable to confirm with a physiotherapist first before beginning these exercises. Also the furniture should be strong and sturdy enough for your own safety. And avoid wor hasking out on a chair that has wheels.