{"id":9277,"date":"2020-06-14T18:13:07","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T18:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/6-exercises-to-stay-healthy-when-working-from-home-and-no-gym-9277\/"},"modified":"2023-03-27T18:23:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T12:53:26","slug":"6-exercises-to-stay-healthy-when-working-from-home-and-no-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monster.co.th\/career-advice\/6-exercises-to-stay-healthy-when-working-from-home-and-no-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Exercises to Stay Healthy When Working from Home &#8211; And No Gym"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">At a time when Coronavirus pandemic has limited our mobility and most of us are <a title=\"working from home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/5-work-from-home-tips-for-those-who-genuinely-want-to-work-and-contribute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working from home<\/a>, it\u2019s important more than ever to stay fit, healthy and motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In the office, a walk after lunch and a short <em>chai<\/em> break in the evening was a ritual for many but not anymore. So, how do we keep ourselves in good shape while working from home?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Here, we\u2019ve listed 6 simple exercises that you can do without stepping out from your home.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The best part is that you can do all these exercises from the comforts of your home office. These exercises can help you in improving blood circulation, correct posture and keep your weight under control if done regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">So, let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Chair Leg Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">While seated, raise one of your legs.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Keep it straight by flexing at the hips.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Stop once it is parallel to the floor.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Stay in this position for 10 seconds; then lower it.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Repeat with the other leg.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Benefit:<\/strong>&nbsp; It strengthens your lower abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Chair Squats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Stand in front of your chair.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Bend your knees and lower your butt toward the seat.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Stand back up.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Do it 15 times.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> This one is great for your hamstrings, quads and calves.<br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a title=\"Not Sure What to Wear When Working from Home? 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Here are Some WFH Outfit Ideas<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"4 Yoga Asanas You Can Do Every Day to Boost Your Immunity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/4-yoga-asanas-you-can-do-every-day-to-boost-your-immunity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Yoga Asanas You Can Do Every Day to Boost Your Immunity<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"22 Motivational Quotes that Offer Hope, Positivity and Inspire You Not to Give Up\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/22-motivational-quotes-that-offer-hope-positivity-and-inspire-you-not-to-give-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22 Motivational Quotes that Offer Hope, Positivity and Inspire You Not to Give Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Calf Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hold on to the back of your chair.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Then lift yourself as high as you can on your toes.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hold for a few seconds, then release.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> Performed standing, this will help strengthen your lower legs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Shoulder Blade Squeeze<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Stand straight and squeeze your shoulder blades together.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hold for a moment; then roll your shoulders back and down.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Easy, right?<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Now repeat 5 times.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> It\u2019s an excellent exercise to correct for your posture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Bench Press (standing \ud83d\ude0a)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Yes, this is little different with books.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Grab the biggest volume you can find.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Hold it behind your head.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Bring it down to your neck; then extend your arms upwards.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Benefit: This is great for your triceps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Push-Ups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Place both your hands on your desk or bed and walk back to a 45 degrees angle.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Press down on your arms, then back up.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Do at least 12 pushups daily<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Benefit:<\/strong> It strengthens your arms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Aren\u2019t these easy and fun to do? Now make these exercises part of your day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana,geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Every time you get stressed. 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