Desk Detox: Simple 'Deskercises' to Combat Sitting Disease at Work

7. The Promotion Prep Squat (Chair Hover)

Activate your largest muscle groups without leaving your workspace. Stand up from your chair. Now, slowly lower yourself back down as if you're about to sit, but stop just before your glutes touch the seat – hover for 2-3 seconds. Engage your core and leg muscles. Push back up to standing using your leg strength. Repeat 10-15 times. This builds lower body strength and endurance, boosting metabolism and preparing you to confidently step up (literally!) when opportunity calls. Use your desk for balance if needed.

8. The Core Competency Crunch (Seated Ab Brace)

Strengthen your core subtly while seated. Sit upright with feet flat, away from the chair back. Engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button gently towards your spine, as if bracing for a light punch. Hold this isometric contraction for 10-15 seconds while breathing normally. Relax completely for a few breaths. Repeat 10-12 times. For an added challenge, slowly lift one foot an inch off the floor while bracing, hold, then switch feet. Builds crucial core stability to support posture and prevent back pain.