Simple Muscle Exercises to be Done in the Office (Part 2)

In this issue, we are going to demonstrate a few exercises to train major muscle groups; these exercises are mainly intended to train the lower limbs. The “equipment” is simple: all you need is an elastic band and a chair / a fixed object as support. The exercises are easy to do in the office.

Hip and thighs
Squat against floor	Squat on elastic band
Single leg stretch against elastic band, seated	Backward hip stretch against elastic band

 

Hip and thighs	Calves
Sideways hip stretch against elastic band	Calf raise on elastic band

Remember to do stretching before and after muscle training to make sure that the body transits smoothly from the static to active state; this will also enable the body to recover more quickly after training. If you don’t have any elastic bands, you can still use a book, a bottle of water or any everyday object in the office to do simple exercises to attain the same goal. Muscle training is simple and effective in general; make it a habit for yourself, and enjoy!