Fitness & exercise

7 simple exercises you can do in your office

Try these discreet exercises to help you stay in shape while working in the office.

Jan, 2026
LearnSpine health7 simple exercises you can do in your office
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Take a lap around the office
Do Kegels at your desk
Sit on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair
Stretch your neck
Build leg muscles while making copies
Flex your hips
Stretch your hamstrings

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Office life leaves many people sitting at their desks all day. This can lead to various health issues such as excess fat around the waist, higher cholesterol levels, an increased risk of heart disease and higher blood pressure, not to mention aches and pains. By stretching and moving your muscles and joints in the office, you can minimize these problems.

Want to exercise in the office, but are afraid of looking awkward? Try these seven subtle exercises that not only are barely noticeable, but will also work the different parts of your body throughout a day in the office.

Written byLiem Ho.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.November, 2023

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