13 Exercises to Tone your Body

Desk Exercises

You can get an effective workout at your desk. Try these simple desk exercises to work out the kinks and get your body in shape at the same time.

Desk Top Push-Ups: Work your chest and back of upper arms.

Stand a few feet away from your desk, put your hands on the desk, shoulder-width apart. Keeping your back straight, lower your chest toward the desk, then push out. Don't rush. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Knee Strecth

Pull one leg to your chest, grasp with both hands, and hold for a count of five. Repeat with opposite leg. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Stretch Out Your Shoulders, Back and Hip Muscles

Place your palms on your lower back in a standing or sitting position. Stretch back your upper body. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Do this 3 times.

Neck Stretch

Let your head drop slowly to the left, then to the right. Slowly drop your chin to your chest, and then raise your chin as high as you can. Turn your head to the left, return it to the normal position, and then turn it to the right.