Healthy Office Space Workouts That Build Strength, Boost Your Metabolism and Improve Circulation
I lived in a small apartment with no room for exercise equipment. I started training with Doris, and added a ball to my home office space, by replacing the chair in front of my computer with a ball. What a difference that made to my daily exercise!serviced offices liverpool street
Firstly, the ball gives with every breath I take, so there is no pressure moving up my spine causing my back muscles to hold a position, resulting in tension. This is not a cardio-vascular workout, but will keep the body oxygenated with better circulation, boost your metabolism, and is far better than merely sitting.
Secondly, while reading on the computer, or waiting for a page to load, I exercise! (I soon became able to type while I am bouncing – just takes practise!) The simplest thing to do is to simply bounce gently, with both feet flat on the floor, placed either directly below your knees, or slightly in front of. This keeps you on balance and in control of the ball. And when I say bounce, I mean a movement like a fidget. This uses your stomach muscles ALL THE TIME. Isn’t that wonderful?
Posture on the ball should be a 90 degree angle at the hips. Especially, the hips should not be lower than the knees. (If you have had a hip injury of any kind, the physio ball may aggravate joint inflammation from previous strain or scar tissue. You just have to try it and see. Of course, don’t continue anything that hurts.) Balls come in several sizes, and the size in relation to your height would likely be written on the packaging. If not, find a brand that does supply this information.
