Physical activity is essential for
leading a healthy lifestyle, together with a nutritious diet.
Nowadays most of us have non-demanding
physically jobs and our days are spent in front of computers or talking over
the phone.
What can we do to increase our activity
throughout the day, even when it seems we are stuck at the desk and can’t move
anywhere?
There are some simple yet effective
strategies, the key is to try to sneak
in 5 minutes of activity every 2 hours or so. What can be done without leaving
your desk?
All you need is your own body weight, chair and a bit of space.
Exercise 1 - sit on the chair and stand
up, repeat 20 times
Exercise 2 - raise your arms straight
out to the sides, you can do this seated or standing. Start doing small circles
forward with your arms. Focus on quick moves. Do 50 reps, then repeat the same
backwards.
Exercise 3 – Look left and right 20
times, then look up and down also 20 times. You can do this seated or standing.
Exercise 4 - marching in place, keep
your back straight, raise your knees high, move your arms like when taking a
stroll. Keep marching for 2 minutes.
Repeat this sequence at least 3 times during the day.
This routine is designed to, almost
unnoticeably, increase your physical activity throughout the day and set you up
for success on your healthy lifestyle journey. But that’s not all! Exercising
all the major muscle groups and paying attention to your posture at work will
help you relieve chronic pain in your back and neck, which is a common symptom
that most desk workers suffer from.
Share this routine with your colleagues to help spread healthy habits in your office!
Article by Marcelina Drymer Fitness
