Desk Potato?! Say What?

You may be familiar with the term ‘couch potato’, but ‘desk potato’? Say what?  Desktop figurine of Mr Potato head? Leftover Lays Potato Chips on desk? Are you kidding me? Nah, we’re referring to a totally new and unhealthy culture, which is sweeping across the land of Singapore, and can really stir off a chain reaction of physiological disturbances that affect your overall health (back pain, leg cramp, muffin top and cellulite). Sounds nasty isn’t’it?

Credit:  Ibiblio

Still feeling confused? Zoning out in front of the comp screen from 9-6pm?  Lifting your butt from the office chair only to rush home to catch your Korean dramas? If this sounds too familiar, then TA DAH…you are a desk potato. If you do have a desk-bound job it is really a good idea to find ways to introduce more movements into your day. Even if you exercise in the mornings or evenings, reducing the amount of time you spend sitting can make a huge difference to your health.

Well, here at MyFatPocket, we understand the torture of visiting the gym after a long day of work, but keeping fit doesn’t always require changing into sneakers and shorts!  Work out your laptop screen kinks and mid-day paperwork pains with these quirky Deskercise charms. Get ready to spearhead this Deskercise party in your office, and remain active and in shape in between your deadlines. The bonus is, you can easily crunch in your 30 minutes a day of exercise as recommended by the Health Promotion Board with Deskercise charms.

The Shoulder Scrub

Ever dreamt of bathing yourself at Nigara Falls?  Well now you could fulfil that desire by imagining you’re under the waterfall and scrubbing your shoulder blades away with this move. Gently pull each elbow to the opposite side overhead, and stay in the position for 20 seconds. Repeat at least 10 times for each elbow. 

Credit: Redefiningstrength.com

The Knee Hugger

Dying to give yourself a congratulatory hug for finally completing that piece of business proposal, yet is too shy to do so in front of your co-workers? Try this subtle knee hugger then. Hug one knee at a time, and pull it close to your chest. Stay in the position for 20 seconds, and repeat at least 10 times for each knee. Try pumping things up, by doing it on alternate knees really quickly. 

Credits: Yoga Newage, Usefulpleasantlives.net

The Reacher

Extend your legs and reach toward your toes, while seated. Stay in position for 20 seconds, and repeat at least 10 times. Imagine reaching out for that $100 note on the floor to keep yourself motivated.

Credit: Common Wikimedia

The Headshake Dance

Plug in your Jays and blast the music along with this headshake dance. Just lean your head forward, and slowly roll from side to side. Prevent yourself from getting too excited, and do this dance gently, we do not wish to see sprained necks. Complete 10 rounds starting clockwise, and repeat in anticlockwise manner. 

Credits: Pinhole Glasses, Dailyfithit.com

The I Don’t Really Care Shrug

Raise both your shoulders at once up to the ears, then drop down. Just remember not to do this while you are at the meeting with your boss. Do this really quickly, and as many times as you can for 3 minutes. 

Credits: Healthcare-online.org, Glints

Chair Runner

Now you can run a marathon while sitting down with this Chair Runner move. All you have to do is, sit on the chair with your legs extended, and arms bent at your sides. Then get into the running movement for 3 minutes as quickly as you can. 

Credit: Shape.com

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