How to lose weight at your workplace? 5 simple exercises to do at your desk

Long working hours also trap millennials into health hazards such as lower back pain, joint pain, arthritis, diabetes, stress, and other mental disorders.

Many people are struggling to get a sense of balance between work and life. Fed up of the potbelly everyone’s pointing out? Juggling odd working hours and surviving on junk food can turn out to be a menace. On top of that, lack of time to get out in the fresh air hampers good health and well-being.

If you’re stressed with office work, don’t worry. Here’s some good news for you. Being stuck at your desk doesn’t mean you can’t keep a watch on your weight. Here are five simple weight loss exercises that you can do at your workplace.

Deep breathing

Whenever you feel exhausted, shut down your laptop and sit with eyes closed for a few moments. Take five-minute breaks after every hour and do some deep breathing exercises. It not only helps your mind stay calm, but it also reduces your heart rate. Listening to soothing music while breathing in and out can be an added advantage.

Tone your legs

Keep your legs straight while sitting at your desk and slowly, move your toes. Sit in the cross-legged position and raise both legs in the air. Press your top leg downwards while resisting the pressure with the other leg. Switch with the other leg. This exercise will help keep your legs active.

Side stretch

To reduce the stiffness in your body, stretch your hands towards the left side and then towards the right side. Slowly, move your waist, first towards left and then towards the right. Take a break for five minutes. Now, move your head towards your left shoulder and then move it towards your right shoulder. Repeat all these exercises at least five times.

Palm exercises

Stretch your hands and extend your palms into one another. Move them forward, push and pull on repeat. Hold the top of your right palm with the help of your left hand and pull the fingers of your right hand inward. Hold this position for 30 seconds and release. 

Strengthen abs

Squeeze your abs in tight and pull them against your spine. Exhale. Hold for 10 minutes and do it again. Repeat the exercise for at least 15 times. This will help you retain your posture and help burn a few calories.

So, what are you waiting for? Get started with these simple fitness exercises at your desk and notice your weight loss in just a few months.