who loves air squats?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

They were hard for a while, but now getting good at them. They really stretch the inner thigh area and release the endorphins (natural morphine). I am in my chair all day for me job, so try to get up every hour and do air squats. It makes the ability to continue sitting so much easier. So if you are feeling dumpy, get up and do some squats or do something else that challenges and eliminates the chair fatigue.

[angela3472 35]

Thanks, will have to try those!!!

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Cool thing about these is you can literally do them anywhere.

[LifetimeLoser 208]

okay I might be asking a dumb question. What are air squats? Is it just a squat with no weight, but our own?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

okay I might be asking a dumb question. What are air squats? Is it just a squat with no weight' date=' but our own?[/quote']

Yes, it is a squat with no weight, arms out in from for balance as you lower to ground.

Your seat should be back and try to get as close to the floor as you can. Pump up and down 20-30 x and you should feel much better in your mid section after sitting for a while. Go as fast as you can while maintaining good form.

One other stretch I like to do throughout the day is to bend backwards from waist while push hips forward. Feel the endorphins flow as you are doing this one. You also get a good opening of the core section from this. Again, can be done anywhere anytime.

Anyone know a good stretch for torso and all the doids in that area? I have been putting my hands on stair railings and leaning downward towards stairs. Weight of body opens up the torso. Also very good for people who sit a while for their job.

Anyone have other good fatigue busters for chair sitters?

[angela3472 35]

I feel a lot better when I walk. Especially after consuming anything....because it helps move it down. I'd find a little route or a few to take while on breaks and if you're able to go outside, walk around in the sun. Side bends are good and wall push ups to get the arms toned.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I feel a lot better when I walk. Especially after consuming anything....because it helps move it down. I'd find a little route or a few to take while on breaks and if you're able to go outside' date=' walk around in the sun. Side bends are good and wall push ups to get the arms toned.[/quote']

Agree, walking is an excellent stress buster. It also helps you drop serious weight if consistent in a daily manner. Love to walk my dog. Sometimes I just cannot get outside though due to time or weather.

Running hard also is a great tension releaser, but it can also tighten you and makes you sweat ! I like to throw in two mini runs in the morning and after lunch to get endorphins up and chair fatigue down. Cranking the incline and speed really makes you feel good, even after only 10 minutes. Feels like sex, if I may.

[angela3472 35]

Agree' date=' walking is an excellent stress buster. It also helps you drop serious weight if consistent in a daily manner. Love to walk my dog. Sometimes I just cannot get outside though due to time or weather.

Running hard also is a great tension releaser, but it can also tighten you and makes you sweat ! I like to throw in two mini runs in the morning and after lunch to get endorphins up and chair fatigue down. Cranking the incline and speed really makes you feel good, even after only 10 minutes. Feels like sex, if I may. [/quote']

LOL well I'm not to the sex part yet as I'm still healing but I'll take your word on it. :-)

[SpaceDust 585]

If there's a nearby wall, I stand at almost arms length from it, then, while both hands are on the wall, walk backward, keeping my heels down. Great stretch for the back of my legs after sitting for too long. If I have a seat with armrests, I will periodically put my hands on the rests parallel with my sides, push my elbows back as close to meeting behind my back as they'll go while pushing my chest forward. It releases the tension in my shoulders and upper arms.