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7 fitness accessories and equipment to add to your desk

Add some physical activity to your work from home set up with these helpful accessories and workout equipment.

By Michele Kettner December 22, 2020 at 11:12 am

As the region continues to work from home, you may have noticed a dip in your physical activity. Whether you are looking to achieve your fitness goals as part of your New Year’s resolution or just want to add some extra movement throughout your work day, consider picking up some of these fitness accessories and workout equipment for your desk.

cubii elliptical
Courtesy of Cubii

If you spend all day at a desk, get in some cardio while you work with a compact elliptical. // Cubii JR1, $249; Cubii

blue exercise ball
Courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods

Switch out your uncomfortable desk chair for this exercise ball that will help engage your core as you work. // Fitness Gear 65 cm Premium Stability Ball, $18.99; Dick’s Sporting Goods

balance board
Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

If you added a standing desk to your work-from-home set up, grab this balance board for a full body workout without the sweat. // Standing Desk Balance Board, $150; Uncommon Goods

multicolored strength trainers
Courtesy of REI

Build up your arm strength and fight arm soreness after a long day at the keyboard with these colorful strength trainers. // So iLL Strength Trainers – Set of 3, $22; REI

purple dumbbell
Courtesy of Target

Pick up a small set of dumbbells to add to your desk for a quick set of curls before your next Zoom meeting. // Fila Neoprene Dumbbell, $5.49; Target

black ankle weights
Courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods

If your hands are busy typing all day, add a set of ankle weights to your desk for a lower body workout from the comfort of your chair. // Fitness Gear 10lb. Ankle Weights – Pair, $39.99; Dick’s Sporting Goods

blue resistance bands
Courtesy of REI

While weights take up some quality space, these resistance bands are the perfect workout accessory for any fitness activity. // Pro-Tec Athletics Resistance Bands, $14.95; REI

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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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