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Fidget while you work

ironmtngrlironmtngrl
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So, this is my latest crazy scheme to help me reach my body comp goals.  I was inspired by Nemo and the folks who have converted to the standing or treadmill desks.   I can't convert my workspace to that extent, but what I have done is bought a mini magnetic exercise bike that fits under my desk and isn't even visible to anyone in the office.  (Picture attached.)  It is an Isokinetics Magnetic Pedal Exerciser.  It makes no noise.  I was afraid there wouldn't be enough knee room to pedal it under my desk, and that has turned out to be the case.  Perhaps other models would work better.  However I can still use kinda like a stair stepper pushing the pedals back and forth.  It is basically a structured deliberate way to encourage fidgeting while I work.   I estimate that this activity is about the equivalent of a slow stroll.  That only burns about 140 calories an hour, but if you do that most of your day, that really adds up.  I will let you know how this experiement works! 

 

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  • Steve WestSteve West
    How about every 60 minutes or so, get up and spend 2 minutes doing the following (or some other quick set) 6 to 8 times during the day:

    10+ deep squats to warm the quads
    10+ plyo lunges
    10+ fast pushups

    this will elevate your metabolism and burn calories as you sit.

    Any WSM's care to weigh in on the merit or lack there of for this kind of metabolism bumping?
  • ironmtngrlironmtngrl
    @Steve - ha - good idea! I'm trying to keep it under the radar though. Can't imagine the comments I'd get if folks saw me doing pushups in my cubicle!!
  • Steve WestSteve West
    @ Beverly, just show them that funny animated YouTube video about the Ironman....... After that, people will just shake their head and mumble when they see you doing plyo lunges and such....
  • rah2774rah2774

    @Beverly, I love the idea, didn't see the pic, though.  I've thought about an exercise ball chair for my core/low back.  And I am a total fidgeter so this would be great!

    sorry to hear you don't have a door - I've become a master of the in-office, 30 minute, total body routine which involves lunges, push ups, etc... all I need is a towel, a band, a desk chair (pushed up against the wall - for hammies and tris).  I log in to pandora for some music and I'm good to go with winter resistance training during lunch.  LoL

  • ironmtngrlironmtngrl
    @Becky - I figured out how to fix the pic. Hmm... maybe I could find an out of the way place with a door. I'm trying to get back into the core routine.
  • rah2774rah2774
    that thing rocks! sweet! I've even thought about walking stairs at lunch (almost no one here takes them - EVER - even to go up or down one flight. I'm closest to a non-central stairwell could probably spend an hour in there without anyone noticing me...
  • dboyledboyle

    I have been standing at my desk for 2-3 years now. Literally just put cardboard boxes under my keyboard and monitor. Most office mates think I am an odd odd duck for doing so, however has more or less eliminated leg pain caused from stiffness from my life image

     

    For fidgeting I dance, not literally but since I have headphones on all day listening to music many times people will walk by and see me rocking out. We are moving offices in January and somehow I ended up in the far far far corner where people can't accidently walk by... Can't imagine why image

     

    -Dave

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