Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:26:37 GMT

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

SC — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:32:21 GMT

Leg kicks and lunges aren't going to work at my desk, but Red Bull will.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

va — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:53:02 GMT

haha me too :D i think if my co-workers caught me doing leg lunges in my pant-suit...i just might get fired ;P

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

jw — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:09:15 GMT

Why not cut this article short and say "Go work out".

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Kaliegh ,Hoover,Al — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:46:00 GMT

yeah this is not the best thing to do in the office, what are some things at work i can do ?

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Michael Murphy,Birmingham,Al. — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:56:33 GMT

Kaligh, isometrics[tightening abs.butt etc] And walk,stand up while on phone etc. MPM[Inverness]

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Julie, Lucedale ,MS — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:05:35 GMT

I didn't have time at work to do things like this. So I did other little things
1. Park farther, walk longer ( work, the store.) take stairs if you can
2. I would get up a little bit earlier and spend 10 minutes just marching in place and doing some arm moves
( bicep curls without weight, slow windmills), and some strecthing. This started out with my eyes closed and my coffee next to me ( :D).

There have been articles on "office exercises", so maybe do a search on that.

A couple of things I found that helped were a good multivitamin, a liquid mineral supplement ( Concentrace is the brand I get. 25 drops or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mixed in some juice)

Eating small snacks during the day helped too after I found out I was type 2 diabetic. Keep you blood sugar from spiking and crashing and it helps a lot!

I never drank red bull, but I was addicted to diet Mountain Dew! It took a while to cut back then wean myself off of it. ( Caffeine affects your blood sugar levels, I found I can tolerate about 1 or 2 diet Pepsi without a major freakout in my levels)

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Pamela, Edina, MN — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:32:53 GMT

I'm laughing hard envisioning the sight the workers next door would get from my office with full length windows. My fiance doesn't believe in doing anything without a motor and wheels/skies and we got into lazy habits. We're trying to live healthier; we've purchased T-Tapp dvd's and THIS sounds like something simple to do after dinner instead of just plopping down on the couch. Thanks for the tips!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Karen, Concord, CA — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:34:04 GMT

We have group at work that take 10 minute walks, one in the AM and one in the PM. Just keep an old pair of tennis shoes under your desk and you're set!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Stacey, CA — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:40:59 GMT

When I feel sluggish I try to find a task that involves walking somewhere, especially up or down a flight of stairs. I think laughing at someone else doing lunges in the office would perk me right up too. So I really encourage you all to get at it!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Tracey,Ontario — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:07:31 GMT

This makes me laugh too! I work in a gravel pit and doing these things just aint going happen. I don"t have enough room in my front end loader to excercise. Guess i'll stick to the red bull as well.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Marian, Louisville, KY. — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:18:48 GMT

Carbohydrates are the same as eating sugar. Quick high but you crash hard. Avoid them or limit them. Try fruit or fruit juice's instead of the energy drinks. You will crash hard from the energy drinks.
Also pay attention to your posture at your desk. Slumping restricts the flow of blood.
Streeeetch!!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Jessie Jean, Scottsdale,AZ — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:32:58 GMT

How about some workout moves for the elderly?

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Sylvia, London England — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:40:41 GMT

My mind is with you 100%, just having trouble getting my body to follow suit.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Gloria Garner, Ok — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:59:19 GMT

I cannot do that and feel work out, I am a runner and to me nothing works your entire body like that. For me to have long term weight control that's the key. it is a life style.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Lali, Chicago, il — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:44:11 GMT

This may sounds stupid, but my treat for working out is taking a nice long HOT shower! Force yourself to change into your workout clothes. Once you've accomplished this, the rest (working out) isnt so hard. :)

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Jessica, Westchester, NY — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:20:46 GMT

drinking juice or orange juice is the same as drinking sugar. You're better off eating an orange or eating an apple, at least you're getting fiber from the pulp and skin.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Jay LA — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:59:03 GMT

Eat mainly fish, potatoes(without the slime, flavor with sea salt, curry, garlic etc) salad and a few yoga moves morning and night and a beautiful body is yours!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

SADUP ClintonTwp, MI — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:57:35 GMT

there are between 3 and 5 of us that get together in the afternoon in a large conference room and do about 15-20 minutes of an aerobic workout and then we will run up the stairs from our 2nd floor to the 9th floor and back down again. It gives us that extra push for the rest of the afternoon and helps us to get into shape!!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Helen Gibson, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 10:54:18 GMT

I workout everyday. It may not be jumping jacks or lunges, but it is working for me. Classical Stretch exercises work for me. Since May, 2006, I have lost a total of 51 lbs without pills or shakes - nada. My grandson was my inspiration and also the fact that I fractured a small bone in my foot and started a regime with a physio therapist. I walk everyday, sometimes up to 2 miles per day. I eat healthy, staying away from junk food. See my grandson and be able to hold him, although he's a big guy now, but being able to walk with him and climb a mountain without falling down wheezing and gasping for air. I have crappy knees and as close to a broken back since I was hit by a car in 1968. Walking has always been an effort, but now I can walk with comfort.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

bsimborski — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:12:43 GMT

Oddly, yesterday I finally signed on with a personal trainer at our local pf facility. Not that expensive, but i needed some push and direction to get me started. I only had less than 1/2 hour with her and she worked me -- through these exercises. Today I played a round of golf, and three times a week a do a brisk 3 mile walk. But tonight I feel pain in muscles I thought were in pretty good shape. I highly recommend these exercises, just try once (at home or whereever, doesn't take long). By the way I will be 62 in July and only this winter have felt my body creeping up to meet my age. Doesn't take much time of inactivity to "lose it", unlike in my younger years. Helen, good for you -- it really is whatever works isn't it.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Beth, slidell, la — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:52:28 GMT

I think it's fabulous advice for me. I am a stay at home mom. Sometimes when I stop and sit down to have lunch, even though it's a healthy one, I still feel like not getting up. The day can get so mundane. I just love these tips. Thanks for writing them.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

sheila huiet edgefield, sc — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:48:18 GMT

Butt Squats - isn't this one like deep knee bends? Wasn't it taken out of the gym years ago because it's too much stress on the knee?

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

sangita borgave, Pune, India — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:12:45 GMT

You have got to walk briskly for 45 minutes. Period. At least that much if not more. And stay away from junk food. There is no alternative to these two things thaey are non negotiable.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Chip — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:49:40 GMT

Dude, these aren't FOR office workers. This is for that saturday afternoon when you might not want to waste your life snoozing on the couch with bonbons/beer.

Not that I can think of anyone who wouldn't....

Anywho.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Zoe New Plymouth New Zealand — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:25:29 GMT

This sounds really good, i might actually try it every morning

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Misty, Columbia, MD — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:00:32 GMT

I see myself doing those leg kicks in my skirt and heels.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

glenn e brandon jr — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:39:09 GMT

the answer to getting in the best shape in your life! I was told by a Heisman Trophy winner running back years ago that all he did to keep in shape was run 3 miles a day and 300 push ups a day,he was in the best shape of anybody i have ever seen,,,i would write a book but it would be too short!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

John, PA — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:24:35 GMT

I can vouch that the concept works. Prior to reading about it, I'd already been doing just a 5 minutes a day workout. Even just 5 minutes. In addition, not eating anything after 9 PM, I lost 25 pounds in a month with those 2 simple, minor changes. For me, it was just push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks and leg lunges. I really like these exercises and think I'm going to implement them today.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Nancy L, Columbus, OH — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:10:24 GMT

Sylvia = you made me laugh this am -thanks! I can relate to that sentiment. And all others - good advice - even moving a little bit is better than not at all. Just got started moving again after gaining 20 pounds over 1 year for no reason except got lazy and kept eating too much. geez.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Roger Harris, Grapevine, Texas — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:06:56 GMT

Three mile runs five days a week, cut out the sweets, bent knee sit-ups and push-ups. As a retired Marine Corps Officer, it's the right medicine for losing those unwanted pounds!!! Semper Fi Roge

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

B Wyatt Lynchburg VA — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:54:47 GMT

I will try this..somethings gotta give..I've gained too much weight.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

kr- Wisconsi — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:37:51 GMT

Funny people - love the Red bull comment !! I think my coworkers would get a good laugh catching me exercising. So my advice....make sure your office door is closed or have a look out.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

leah holmes, Arlington, Tx. — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:38:01 GMT

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Monica, San Antonio, TX — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:50:25 GMT

Why in the world would you want to be sweaty at work??? Get up earlier and either pop a work out DVD in, take a walk or jog around your neighborhood/park, or go to the gym.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Liz Evankovich — Fri, 04 May 2007 16:33:20 GMT

These moves are inspiring me to start exercising. I've been seeing a nutritionist for 3mths and have lost a mere 12-lbs. by eating fresh, low fat, low sugar>5g per ser., no processed or fried foods. My husband is on the same plan but he exercises and has lost 22-lbs.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Darryl Henderson, St. Petersburg FL — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:44:43 GMT

7 different exercises on my Bowflex every morning - 3 X 10 reps each- takes about 25-30 minutes. Best 2K I ever spent!

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Jason, Boca Raton Florida — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:46:48 GMT

Goto a a search engine (google) and look up HIIT. High intensity Interval training. The same is described in the article but in further detail. Wanna burn this is the way but fat can be stubborn to lose.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Tito — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:19:08 GMT

The chick in the photo is hot!

Tricep exercises are a great way to look ripped.

Feel like a slug? 5 moves to boost your energy

Denise Timmerman, North Haledon, NJ — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:37:28 GMT

Just started roller blading again. Relief from daytime stress also. Gained about 30 lbs. that I really want to lose. I eat more healthly than most of my friends. If you don't exercise - you won't see anything.. Dee