How we Move in the Office Matters!
Most people spend more than 25% of their time at work so the quality and quantity of movement in the office, matters.
Getting up from your desk at least hourly, not only increases the number of calories you burn, it also helps minimize aches and pains that are often developed from sitting too much.
Sitting for hours at your desk can lead to:
Poor posture. Remaining desk-bound, hunched over at your computer all day long does nothing good for your posture. Rounded shoulders, a hunched over back and a protruding chin or neck are examples of poor postures many people develop due to staying sedentary all day, in front of a computer screen.
Repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Performing the exact same small movements frequently throughout the day can really cause damage. As an example, clicking on the mouse thousands of times daily, has been known to lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Back and neck pain. Sitting at a desk with limited movement often leads to tight hips, and, as mentioned above, poor posture. Both of these issues are leading causes of chronic back and neck pain.
Over time, these issues often lead to long-term disabilities. Regular movement around the office can help you avoid all of these problems. The key is to stay active all day long. Try not to get stuck in the same sitting position for longer than thirty minutes. Get up and walk around the office, or try performing these three exercises below.
3 Exercises to do at Your Desk to Improve Your Posture:
Shoulder Shrug & Back Squeezes.
Shoulder shrugs and squeezes are easy to perform at your desk and they will help strengthen your back and correct your posture!
Hip Dips.
This exercise is easy to perform at your desk and it will help strengthen your entire core! Try completing 10-15 dips on each side.
Twisted Circles.
Move your arms in big back circles, while rolling your wrists at the same time. This exercise can help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
To Sum it up…
We spend so much time sitting at our desks in the office. Constant sitting leads to chronic issues including poor posture, repetitive strain injuries, as well as back and neck pain. Perform the three exercises above regularly, to get your blood following and your muscles moving. Believe me, your body with thank you for it!