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caption130 If your co-workers don’t mind a bit of heavy breathing, you can bring up the intensity level and actually get toned at your work station, says Tuccia. Tricep dip: If you have a sturdy desk you can get a fantastic tricep workout. With your desk behind you, place your hands on the edge, walk your feet forward and lower yourself using your arms towards the ground. Then push yourself back up again. Repeat 10 times in a set and perform three to four sets with a break in-between. Sit to stand: This exercise activates just about every muscle in your body, from your abs down. Sitting tall in your chair, place your feet shoulder-width apart, your toes pointing forward and your knees pointing in the same direction as your toes. Then stand up. Try standing with your hands crossed across your chest. Repeat 10 times and perform three to four sets with a break in-between. If this is too easy for you, you can do the same thing holding weights or water bottles. Glute extension: Standing behind your chair to help with balance, stand on one leg and take the other back as far as you can without bending Work up a sweat Many offices are bringing in ‘stand-up desks’ to get their workers out of their seats and encourage more movement and better posture. Are they the way of the future? “The back takes a beating in the sitting position, especially if you’re slumped or leaning forwards,” says Anna Lee, physiotherapist and occupational health consultant for Work Ready. “You really should stand for part of the working day at an up/down desk. These are desks that can be easily switched from sitting or standing heights, with an electric or fingertip controlled stand to allow easy raising or lowering. These devices allow a big, positive change in posture and are a great way to keep your body on the move in the office.” your torso forward. Repeat 10 times on each leg.