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5 easy exercises you can do at work to stay fit.

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5 Exercises You Can Do at The Office To Stay Fit For

Your Next Adventure Outside

60 Second Fitness

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Run In Place

Run or march in place for 60 seconds to increase your heart rate. Variation: Run in place while seated (football drill - tapping toes) Frequency: 1 -3 times every 30 minutes "Image courtesy of stockimages / FreeDigitalPhotos.net"

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Get On The Ball

Bring your exercise ball to work and replace your chair with it. Balancing will engage your core and can help improve your posture.

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Get A Raise....

Do leg raises under your desk! While seated, lift one leg until it's parallel to the floor. Hold for 15 -20 seconds and lower. Switch to the other leg.

Variations: Add a few crunches to engage your abs at the same time!

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Talk a Hike...

Look for opportunities to get up and go for a walk...- Avoid dialing anextension walk instead- Bring the document instead of emailing it- Ask a co-worker to discuss ideas while walking- Whenever possible, walk to lunch "Image courtesy of vegadsl/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net"

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Bike to Work...

Bike or walk to work and you'll get two more cardio workouts each day. Not to mention the gas savings!

(you may want to pack clothes depending on the distance)

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What's Up Doc?

If you haven't exercised for some time or you have

health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before

starting a new exercise routine.

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Outside Health and Fitness

For more articles, information and motivation to get outside and in-shape visit:

www.outsidehealthandfitness.com

See You Outside!