On a typical workday, a mid-afternoon slump is the perfect reminder to stand up and move. According to 做TV health promotion specialist Shantille Connolly 11, the recommended guideline for a healthy physical lifestyle is 30 minutes of moderate activity a day, five days a week, but the 30 minutes can also be broken up into three 10-minute sessions. Sitting for long periods is really bad for your health, Connolly said. With this 10-minute activity, Connolly recommends doing each exercise for 45 seconds, resting for 15 seconds and then repeating the routine a second time.
Pushups and planks
Though usually performed on a flat surface, pushups can also be done against a desk or wall. Like pushups, planks can also be modified with a higher surface.
Standing knee lifts
According to Connolly, sitting for a long time causes hips to tighten. Performed by raising each knee at a right angle from the body, standing knee lifts engage both core and hips.
Wall sit
Wall sits are great, especially if youre wearing heels or a skirt, Connolly said, because you dont have to move a lot.
Jumping jacks
This exercise can be done as a low-impact activity by stepping feet out instead of jumping. Jumping jacks are awesome theyre a full-body movement, and they get your heart rate up, Connolly said.