Comments on: Dangers of Being a Desk Jockey http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/ Because you've tried everything else Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Exercise To Burn Fat http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-40550 Exercise To Burn Fat Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:12:27 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-40550 Hello Eartha, I'm also a work-at-home desk jockey, making my living through IM. The biggest problem I face is irregular eating habits. I have to consciously remind myself to eat 5 meals a day. I get so involved in front of the computer that I often skip meals... I'm pretty lazy when it comes to preparing meals, but what I have found helps a lot are smoothies. Highly underrated I think. They are very quick to prepare and there's no ways I would usually eat that amount of fruit and vegetables without a blender. Hello Eartha,
I’m also a work-at-home desk jockey, making my living through IM.
The biggest problem I face is irregular eating habits. I have to consciously remind myself to eat 5 meals a day. I get so involved in front of the computer that I often skip meals…

I’m pretty lazy when it comes to preparing meals, but what I have found helps a lot are smoothies. Highly underrated I think.
They are very quick to prepare and there’s no ways I would usually eat that amount of fruit and vegetables without a blender.

]]> By: abdominal ball http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-38325 abdominal ball Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:32:35 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-38325 One of the best ways to burn calories, increase circulation, improve stability and posture is to simply work while sitting on an exercise ball. Give it a go! One of the best ways to burn calories, increase circulation, improve stability and posture is to simply work while sitting on an exercise ball. Give it a go!

]]> By: Abdominal Fitness http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-37848 Abdominal Fitness Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:33:54 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-37848 Another great way to keep in shape if you are a desk jockey is to walk or cycle to work rather than drive. If you are working at home though it's good to try and get outside or to the gym for a much needed break from the screen! Whatever your choice of exercise it is important to keep active especially if you are always sitting. This will help improve your posture, strengthen the heart and lungs, lower blood pressure and help with circulation. So go get busy! Another great way to keep in shape if you are a desk jockey is to walk or cycle to work rather than drive. If you are working at home though it’s good to try and get outside or to the gym for a much needed break from the screen! Whatever your choice of exercise it is important to keep active especially if you are always sitting. This will help improve your posture, strengthen the heart and lungs, lower blood pressure and help with circulation. So go get busy!

]]> By: Ira Lamar http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-27901 Ira Lamar Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:47:43 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-27901 I can definitely relate to gaining weight on the job. I use to have my cdl license and all I did was eat and sleep. After about a year of driving I went from 160lbs to 248lbs. That is when I started counting calories to lose weight. It was a pain the butt, but it definitely worked. When I found out you had to burn 500 calories per day (7days) to lose 1 pound of fat, I just took it from there. Great Article Great Article I can definitely relate to gaining weight on the job. I use to have my cdl license and all I did was eat and sleep. After about a year of driving I went from 160lbs to 248lbs.

That is when I started counting calories to lose weight. It was a pain the butt, but it definitely worked. When I found out you had to burn 500 calories per day (7days) to lose 1 pound of fat, I just took it from there.

Great Article

Great Article

]]> By: Tom http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-22803 Tom Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:32:28 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-22803 I am always much healthier when I am unemployed. I for one advocate a shorter workday. If I could live off the income from a part time job, I would have more time to exercise! I am always much healthier when I am unemployed. I for one advocate a shorter workday. If I could live off the income from a part time job, I would have more time to exercise!

]]> By: Jason http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-22091 Jason Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:29:23 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-22091 Excellent article!! As a personal trainer, I agree that we all need to watch how often we sit around. Just like you suggested, I believe in taking time at work to stay physically active. Studies have shown that employees who regularly exercise are twice as effective at work. Yet motivation is a key factor to this equation. You are welcome to visit my site http://mp3flex.com and get free music for the purpose of motivation. Excellent article!! As a personal trainer, I agree that we all need to watch how often we sit around. Just like you suggested, I believe in taking time at work to stay physically active.

Studies have shown that employees who regularly exercise are twice as effective at work. Yet motivation is a key factor to this equation.

You are welcome to visit my site http://mp3flex.com and get free music for the purpose of motivation.

]]> By: Ghada http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-21570 Ghada Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:06:14 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-21570 I recently dropped 10 dress sizes and decided that staying fit and healthy was a lifestyle even at work. I always pre pack my lunches and snacks. I like to eat every few hours to keep my engine burning. I love protein shakes & Breakstone Cottage Cheese! I always wear heels to work so I can get a workout walking back and forth to the bathroom. Before lunch, I walk down 4 floors and back up. My lunch should be zapped and ready to eat by the time I get back. My glass water bottle is always on my desk. I fill it up about 6 times during my work hours. Love, Ghada I recently dropped 10 dress sizes and decided that staying fit and healthy was a lifestyle even at work.

I always pre pack my lunches and snacks. I like to eat every few hours to keep my engine burning. I love protein shakes & Breakstone Cottage Cheese!

I always wear heels to work so I can get a workout walking back and forth to the bathroom.

Before lunch, I walk down 4 floors and back up. My lunch should be zapped and ready to eat by the time I get back.

My glass water bottle is always on my desk. I fill it up about 6 times during my work hours.

Love,
Ghada

]]> By: Scott http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-21072 Scott Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-21072 23 years in the Army taught me to just get up early and get my workout in. If I wait until later in the day, I tend to become distracted, full from food, or something always comes up. Do it early and feel great the rest of the day. A little discipline goes a long way. 23 years in the Army taught me to just get up early and get my workout in. If I wait until later in the day, I tend to become distracted, full from food, or something always comes up. Do it early and feel great the rest of the day. A little discipline goes a long way.

]]> By: Rowena http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-21054 Rowena Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-21054 Desk jockeys are at risk of gaining weight and losing their fitness only if they don’t get up now and then and add some exercise to their work hours (the old taking the stairs instead of the elevators really gets the heart pumping), if they eat fatty takeaways instead of the packed lunch suggested above and if they ignore the opportunity call into the gym or walk the bog or run in the park (for free). It is possible to become a fit, happy desk jockey. Desk jockeys are at risk of gaining weight and losing their fitness only if they don’t get up now and then and add some exercise to their work hours (the old taking the stairs instead of the elevators really gets the heart pumping), if they eat fatty takeaways instead of the packed lunch suggested above and if they ignore the opportunity call into the gym or walk the bog or run in the park (for free). It is possible to become a fit, happy desk jockey.

]]> By: Chris http://www.tryingfitness.com/dangers-of-being-a-desk-jockey/comment-page-1/#comment-21036 Chris Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:20:22 +0000 http://www.tryingfitness.com/?p=556#comment-21036 Hey I love the post. I am an ex pro hockey player and personal trainer. I am now a web designer, and spend a lot of time at my desk, but I know how important it is to move around stretch, and exercise. This is good info for people who really want that extra edge. A personal trainer is great, I do bodybuilding competitons and I love having one, and I am one! I feel everyone can benefit from a good trainer. And your section about eating habit, this is the most crucial part to having a healthy lifestyle! Nice blog Keep up the work!! http://howtoachieveyourfitnessgoals.blogspot.com/ Hey I love the post. I am an ex pro hockey player and personal trainer. I am now a web designer, and spend a lot of time at my desk, but I know how important it is to move around stretch, and exercise. This is good info for people who really want that extra edge. A personal trainer is great, I do bodybuilding competitons and I love having one, and I am one! I feel everyone can benefit from a good trainer. And your section about eating habit, this is the most crucial part to having a healthy lifestyle! Nice blog Keep up the work!!

http://howtoachieveyourfitnessgoals.blogspot.com/

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