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Nutrition and Fitness

Friday 3rd September 2010

Exercises

Fitness expert Lucy Wyndham-Read has selected a variety of exercises and stretches especially designed to work many of the muscle groups at once in the office. Discover how to get back in shape even sat at your desk!


Profile 1

You don't do any exercise and never have.

  • Leg Extension
  • Box Press
  • Seated Waist Trimmer

  » Video and instructions


Profile 2

You may do the odd fitness class or swim, but it's once in a blue moon.

  • Squat Sit
  • Box Press and Leg Lift
  • Basic Crunch

  » Video and instructions


Profile 3

You find the time to exercise at least three times a week, whether it's a fitness class, swimming or running.

  • Squat and Kick
  • 3/4 Press Up
  • Abdominal Crunch and Lift

  » Video and instructions


Profile 4

You find that you are exercising nearly every day of the week.

  • Developmental Hamstring Stretch
  • Developmental Inner Thigh Stretch
  • Deep Core Training

  » Video and instructions


Profile 5

You find that you are exercising nearly every day of the week.

    This functional exercise is a great exercise to work the lower limb in an unstable position. By incorporating a rotation movement, it challenges the entire body to maintain stability throughout the movement.

  » Video and instructions

Simple exercises for the office

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