EPISODE · Feb 11, 2025 · 26 MIN
192 - Exercising at your desk
from Fitness Food Finances · host Andy McCann
Send us Fan MailExercises at your deskhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1XqINLkHBhZKft8bOP0ERklxafErKtLrVr6dqWDB5Wtw/edit?usp=sharingStand up deskhttps://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Workstation-Controller-DESK-KIT-1B6B/dp/B07V6ZSHF4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYDeskCycle pedalerhttps://www.amazon.com/DeskCycle-Ellipse-Under-Elliptical-Black/dp/B07MBQ19Z2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1Heel Seatshttps://www.amazon.com/Heel-That-Pain-Seats-Orthotic/dp/B000KPHHPG?ref_=ast_sto_dp&psc=1Jamie's playhttps://act1theater.org/#smtx-clickAdventure Racinghttps://www.warriorraces.com/racesTransitioning to a Stand-Up Desk: Going from sitting all day to standing all day can lead to issues like lower back pain, leg fatigue/swelling, and foot/joint pain. The key is to transition gradually, starting with 30 minutes of standing and 30 minutes of sitting, then gradually increasing the standing time. Using a foot rest, anti-fatigue mat, or going barefoot can help mitigate the issues.Desk Cycle/Pedaler: Using a desk cycle or pedaler device can help keep your body moving even when you are focused on work, preventing stagnation.Exercises to Do at Your Desk:- Door jamb squats: Hold onto a sturdy door frame and do deep squats- Low, low squats: Squat as low as you can, using elbows on knees for support- Dumbbell thrusters: Hold weights at shoulders, squat down, then press the weights overhead- Burpees: Alternate between standing, dropping to the floor, and standing back up- Calf raises: Raise up on your toes, either on the floor or on a 2x4- Step-ups: Use stairs or a box to do step-up exercises- Lunges and Cossack squats: Take a large step to the side and lower into a side lunge- Torso twists and arm circles: Rotate your torso and move your arms in circles- Sit and reach: Sit and reach for your toes, using a rope or band to go deeper- Foam rolling: Roll out your lower back, glutes, and quads to release tensionAdditional Recommendations:- Try a stand-up desk that can be easily adjusted up and down- Consider getting heel cups or five-toe socks to support your feet- Get involved in the Crossfit Garage community for workouts, events, and social connectionsOn this podcast you will receive actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, FinanceI believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future!We are happy, humble, helpful people that want to be healthy and fit now, as well as in their 90's. I talk about how to live that good life now and later with heavy slant towards fitness and nutrition. I will even get into mindset, goals, raising chickens, raising kids, bitcoin, rental property, entrepreneurialismCrossFit Garage (Woodstock GA)https://crossfitgarage.com/get-started/Garage Fitness Online - Landing pagehttps://www.garagefitness.online/As a podcasthttps://crossfitgarage.buzzsprout.comYouTube channel with other visually videos (long and shorts)https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42My Lightning NodePubkey03009791220fc72580bb0b9833b68fd487014be25238c782cae92146c875d26da6My Nostr Pubkeynpub1elc4f7ecllsgskukal7jmcu5zvx724hdpse0swvpmwp56rpw6ywsvr4mvy
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