1. Have a Ball!
First off, replace your desk chair with a Swiss Ball. Make sure you get the right size. 75cm is usually the norm. They are relatively inexpensive and, even if you did nothing more than sit on it, you would be forced to contract your core to stay balanced. This would help your posture, not to mention burn more calories then your old style of slumping in the desk chair. You even perform "crunches" once every 30 minutes throughout the day.
2. Get a Handle on the Situation.
Rubber tubing is inexpensive, convenient and, most of all, fun. It can easily be stored in desk drawers or in your brief case. You can literally do a whole body workout right from the comfort of your office space. Designate one different exercise for each body part and do one set every 15 minutes.
3. Side Walks
Strap some gadgets called Versa loops around your ankles and walk sideways. They look like huge rubber bands. Every time you go to the bathroom, make copies or leave your desk for any reason, strap them on and do the side-walk.
4. Some Alternations Might Need to be Made.
Balance disks are small, compact and can easily fit under your desk. Get a set of two and place your feet on them while sitting on your Swiss Ball. You will be working muscles from the bottom of your feet all the way up to your fingertips while going through your daily grind. You are also welcome to stand on one of them every time you have to make a phone call. Alternate between feet with each call.
5. Up the Down Staircase.
This one’s really easy: If you need to use the bathroom, go to the one that is upstairs or downstairs from your floor.
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