Working Full Time At A Desk Job And Looking For Simple Exercises

[dithdith26 3]

I work full time and sit at a desk for 4 days of the week-10 hour shifts. Are there any simple exercises that others suggest that would be helpful yet not kill someone who has a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? I am will to take ANY suggestions! Thanks for your imput!!!

[Ryokokitty 26]

My classes at Kaiser showed us a video about chair dancing. Granted, its an older video (I believe mid-80s) but probably still effective. I hope this helps.

[Feeling Free 51]

I purchased a Spin Gym from HSN dot com and I use it to tone my upper body and it does work. You can use free weights of course or whatever you have available (bottled Water, a band etc) to do arm toning. As far as my thighs, I stand next to my chair and do leg lifts, squats and lunges.

[7carol3 212]

I work at a desk too, 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I don't get a lot of exercise in my job but I work on the 4th floor so I ALWAYS take the stairs. Also, I used to wait until I had a stack of files to file away before I went to the filing cabinets. Now I take them one by one when I've finished with them. It isn't a lot but it is more than I used to do. I also have hand weights and a resistance band in my desk. I get them out when I have some down time. I'm not sure what restrictions you have with MS so I'm not sure if any of this will apply to you. It is just what I do.

[funkeechiggen 135]

I like to do leg lifts while seated. Stretches are easy to do as well!

This article has some good suggestions: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/exercise-at-your-desk