Exercising in Your Own Home Office

Many mothers who are busy taking care of their children often see the need to sacrifice their professional careers. But this no longer holds true for today's work-at-home arrangements. By working at home, they can enjoy tremendous flexibility in their working hours. 

In many businesses of this kind, salary is based on output, and the mother has to sit in front of the computer all day to be more productive. As what we know, not doing anything physical for too long can be unhealthy. Thus, here are some exercises that can help you stay fit while working at home.

Do some squats. Stand in front of your computer with your feet a few inches apart. Bend your knees to a sitting position, keeping your weight on your heels. When your thighs are parallel with the floor, slowly rise to a standing position. Repeat this 10 times.

Exercise your sore calves. Hold on to your desk or file cabinet for balance. Raise your heels off the floor, keeping your weight on your toes. Hold them for a bit, then lower your heels. Repeat 10 times as well. You must also exercise your buns. While you are sitting down on your chair, squeeze the muscles of your butt. Hold it for a few seconds, then relax them. Repeat this movement 10 times, too. 

Feel that your shoulders are sore from being in one position too long? How about some shoulder raises? Raise your shoulders up toward your ears, hold it for a bit, then relax. Repeat this particular move for a total of 10 times. 

Try this exercise for your arms: sit straight then hold something heavy, such as a book or a bottle of water, in your left hand. Raise your left arm until your bicep touches your ear. Bend down your elbow until the bottle touches your nape. Do this 10 times and repeat with the other arm. 

Feeling better now? You should be.