Burn Calories While Sitting 

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The corporate life of the employees is so conflicting; they slog all day on office table while staying glued to their chairs.  Their mind & body suffers most in the bargain, as their movement is constrained. They cannot exercise and burn calories, facing ill health and stress more often. Here are some tips to burn those unwanted calories in office confinement.

Way to burn calories

Try desk Pushups – Try pushups, the best way to lose calories fast. You just need a minute or two against your desk or the bathroom counter, or a wall to do it. Keep your posture straight as a reed while you perform this exercise.

Cardio rope skips– Take a minute off every hour to jump rope or just jump without a rope. It is an effective cardio exercise to better your metabolism and burn calories.

Stairway– Use stairways instead of elevator to climb. Step up fast take double steps for faster cardio effect.

Yoga at the office– You can perform yoga sitting in a ‘crescent moon’ sitting posture. Extend your arms straight up with the erect spine, bring hands together with the stretched out fingers. Lean sideways towards the right, taking 2 to 3 deep breaths. Similarly, repeat with the right side. Two minutes of yoga can bring great changes.

Restless movement helps

The Fidgety people who are constantly moving restlessly, burn more calories. To burn calories and staying active, lift your feet inches off the ground and move your knees and legs up and down several times. The faster you move more calories you would lose.

Chair supports exercise

You need to stand and step away from the desk chair. Bend your right knee while placing foot on the seat behind for support. Now bend forward as much you can, without support from the hands, and then come back in the original position. Do as many times as possible using both legs, one at a time.

By losing calories, you not only stay fit and healthy, you can avoid body pains.

written by Avni Kaul – Nutritionist and Wellness Coach

Important Disclaimer & Medical Policy

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog post is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.

Medical Policy: This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Individual results may vary based on health status, medications, and lifestyle factors. Consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes, especially if you have diabetes, are pregnant, or have gastrointestinal conditions. Nutritional information is based on general research and may not apply to specific health situations.

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Avni Kaul: Dietician & Nutritionist in Delhi NCR

About the Author

Avni Kaul, MSc (Food & Nutrition, University of Delhi), is a clinical nutritionist
with 12+ years of experience and founder of Nutri Activania, Delhi. Previously a
Dietician at Max Hospital's Endocrinology Department, she specializes in weight
management, PCOS, diabetes, and holistic health transformation. Avni has helped
thousands of clients achieve sustainable results through personalized, science-backed
nutrition programs.

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