Working Mommy Office Workout!

There is an endless stream of reasons for not exercising regularly. But the number one reason hands down is “there is just not enough time in the day.” Does that sound like you? If so this is your workout for the office!
Exercises to do at Your Desk

Squats: Stand with feet shoulder width apart in front of your chair. Sit touching your but lightly to the chair and stand again. Repeat for 15-20 repetitions. (Hope there aren't window to your office! lol)

Push-ups: With hands on the edge of your desk shoulder width apart, keep abs tight and slowly lower body toward desk until arms are bent at 45 degree angle, slowly push yourself away from desk until arm are straight again. Repeat for 15-20 repetitions.

Tricep Dips: Sit on the edge of your chair with hand at also on edge of chair. Using your arms, dip your body down off chair and back up. Killer arm exercise! Repeat for 12-15 repetitions.

Arm circles: Standing with arms extended out so that your body forms a "T," rotate arm in small circular motion for 20 repetitions each direction.

Lower back: Stand with feet shoulder width apart and arms extended overhead. Slowly bend at waist bringing hands toward feet. Touch feet with hands if possible and slowly return to starting position. If you have lower back problems, do not do this exercise.

Side Bends: Stand with feet shoulder width apart and hand at sides. Without twisting the body, slowly bend to the right side and return to standing position.(Better yet, hold something heavy in both hands). Repeat for eight to 10 repetitions on each side.

Another great idea is to sit on one of these fitballs as your chair! This will ensure good posture and you get a nice core workout all day long! I sat on one of these throughout my pregnancy at work and it felt great!
These are all exercises that can be performed without any additional equipment which means they can be done anytime. As you improve your fitness level, you may want to introduce additional weight via dumbbells.
Take a few minutes each day to exercise and you will begin to feel better, move easier, and even look better. And remember, exercise is a part of a healthy lifestyle that includes proper diet, rest and hydration.