With a massive evolution in technology, the lifestyle of people has changed. Nowadays, people tend to have more seating jobs than mobile ones, with the result they have to spend a significant amount of time in front of laptops. The current pandemic situation is a relevant example of this situation. Such a lifestyle creates poor health conditions, like weight gain, back pain, and stiff muscles which need proper attention. A few easy and quick stretches and light exercises would work best during a busy lifestyle.

Having said that, finding time for a quick and easy workout may not be possible with a busy lifestyle. But one can try some easy exercise while at work or home without any specific equipment, the only thing you need, is a little space and use office desk and chair to do them. To stay motivated, create a goal for yourself and exercise challenges with your colleague. Here are few examples:

Arm Circling

Stand with your back straight, feet apart, stretch arms outwards to the sides of your shoulders and move them in circles. Continue with at least 20 times, it will ease out your arms and shoulders’ muscles.

Back Stretch

Sit straight on the chair, bring your knees towards your chest, then stretch with your hands outward at your front. It will relieve stress from your thighs and back.

Wall push-ups

Stand few steps away facing a wall, put your palms flat on the wall at wider but parallel to your chest. Lower your body towards the wall as if pushing the wall posture. Keep your arms tight and maintain a straight line from head to toes. Repeat it twenty times, it is very beneficial for your abs shoulders, and arms.

Desk push-ups

Lean forward, facing your desk. Place your palms flat on the desk wider than your shoulders. Keep your arms straight and lower yourself towards the desk until your chest reaches the desk and return to the previous position, ten repetitions would be good for the chest and triceps.

Seated Bicycles

Sit straight on a chair with your hands behind your head. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Lift one knee and bring your opposite elbow towards the knee, do it with another knee. Keep repeating it ten times. This exercise is good for your abdomen and obliques.

Jumping Jacks

It is a very effective exercise in terms of your cardiac health. To do this, just stand in one place, raise and fall your hands while jumping. The leg and hand movements should be in coordination. Repeat this for fifteen-twenty minutes or you can increase if you feel fine to do so.

Lack of time and place may sometimes deter you from adopting a healthy lifestyle but these exercises are quick and easy. Researches show that only ten minutes of rigorous exercise can work wonders with weight loss. Apart from all these benefits, regular ten/fifteen minutes of exercise brings positive mood changes.

It eliminates negative thoughts, and staying fit and healthy helps to build confidence in one’s personality.