Ten Simple Office Exercises

Stand up from your chair and sit back down slowly. Repeat 10 times.

Place your hands on the edge of your desk, step back, and do 8–12 gentle push-ups.

While sitting upright, lift one knee toward your chest, lower it, then switch sides. Do 10 per leg.

Stand behind your chair for balance. Rise onto your toes, pause, and lower slowly. Repeat 15 times.

Sit or stand tall. Gently pull your shoulder blades together, hold for five seconds, and release. Repeat 10 times.

Lift one foot slightly off the floor and slowly rotate your ankle in both directions. Switch feet after 10 circles.

Straighten one leg until it is parallel to the floor, hold briefly, and lower. Do 10 per leg.

Stand tall and gently lean to one side, return to center, then lean the other way. Repeat five times per side.

Hold the desk lightly and march in place for one minute, lifting your knees only as high as comfortable.

Slowly turn your head to look over one shoulder, return to center, then turn the other way. Repeat five times per side.