Fitness → Life Prolongation Ways

Want to live longer?
Most of people spending their time sitting at the desk or on the sofa but not walking or jumping. The suggestion for starters, you should get up from your chair, sofa, car. According to a recent study in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, sitting too long can raise your risk of mortality, regardless of factors such as body mass index, smoking and fitness level. So even if you are active, limiting the amount of time spent channel surfing on the couch or if you are at the desk all day. Try these desk exercises:

Your Legs deserve attention
The exercise: While sitting in your chair, extend one leg straight out and hold for 10 seconds activating your quadriceps muscles. For a greater challenge, raise the entire leg a few inches higher. Repeat on other side. Do 5 total sets.

Your Abs get toned
The exercise: Sit up straight at your desk, take a deep breath in and then on the exhale, squeeze your belly in and up, making your stomach as flat as possible. Hold your stomach for 30 seconds while maintaining a steady breath. Repeat 2 more times for a stronger core.

Your Arms are Sexy
The exercise: Place your hands palms down and fingers forward on a desk chair (without wheels). Move your torso forward to lower your butt, while keeping your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent. Bend at your elbows and lower your body weight down as low as possible and push yourself up again to extend your arms. Repeat for quick motions 4 times and then hold the position with your elbows bent to activate your triceps.

Your body is Perfect
The exercise: Spread your feet slightly wider than your desk chair. Lower your butt down to hover over the seat but do not sit down. Make sure your body weight is in your heels, not your toes. Hold the position to work your lower body for as long as you can for the duration of your next conference call. Be sure to mute the phone since your muscles are sure to be fired up.

Your Neck is Elegant
The exercise: Tilt your head to one side, slowly drop your chin down as low as possible and rollover the head to the other side. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat from side to side for 5 sets.