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]]> When so many of us have to spend our days tied to a desk in the office, it’s not always easy to stay active and mobile. Sitting for long periods of time can cause our muscles to tighten and our joints to stiffen. Here are three of the best exercises that you can do at your desk to stay feeling calm and refreshed.

Segmented Cat-Cow

This exercise is designed to increase the mobility and flexibility of your lower and upper back. When seated in your chair, gently push your stomach forward and extend your lower back gradually so that you curve your spine one vertebrae at a time. Bend your neck back and lift your chest so that you are looking at the ceiling. You should feel this gently stretching your back muscles.

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Even amidst all of the seriousness in life right now, it is extremely important to find ways to be grateful, to move our bodies, and to laugh – hence my ridiculous looking faces at the beginning and end of this video. … SEATED CAT/COW (?/?) VARIATION Come to a seated position in the middle of your chair. Sit up nice and tall with your chin tucked just slightly encouraging the ears to come in line with the shoulders. When you are ready to begin, bring the arms into a cactus (?) shape. Elbows and shoulders should be in one line with the elbow bent at 90 degrees palms or fists facing forward. On your next EXHALE, round the upper back, dropping the chin to the chest, and drawing the arms forward to center (maybe forearms touch). [Cat pose] On the INHALE, open the arms out wide, bringing the shoulder blades to meet the spine, puff out the chest, and lift the gaze to look skyward. [Cow pose] Repeat this movement, flexing and extending the back while opening and closing the arms 5x following the cycles of the breath. Then return to a neutral spine and allow the arms to return to the side of the body. … #seatedcatcow #yoga #yogaposevariation #yogapose #athomeyoga #yogaatwork #heartopener #cactusarms #flexion #extension #catcow #yogavideo #instagramyoga #moveyourbody #yogaforeverybody #uplyftyoga #uplyftwellness #laughteristhebestmedicine #smile #thistooshallpass

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Diaphragm Breathing

Diaphragm breathing decreases muscle tension and relaxes your nervous system. Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Feel your diaphragm expand and contract as you breathe in for four seconds, and out for four seconds. Repeat this five times and feel the nervous tension leave your body.

Wrist Rotations

One of the areas that often become inflamed due to high tension is the wrists. They can make the whole body feel taut and uncomfortable. To release this tension, take your right forearm in your left hand. Then rotate your wrist first clockwise, then anticlockwise. After you have done this, repeat with your other wrist.

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]]> How to Enhance Your Health at Work https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-enhance-your-health-at-work/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:05:14 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=688 It’s easy to feel lazy at work, especially when you’re slouched over at your computer because of your uncomfortable desk chair. If you relate to the previous sentence, try some of these hacks to enhance your overall physical well being. Replace Your Chair Substitute your corporate cubicle chair with an inflatable exercise ball. Sitting on […]

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]]> It’s easy to feel lazy at work, especially when you’re slouched over at your computer because of your uncomfortable desk chair. If you relate to the previous sentence, try some of these hacks to enhance your overall physical well being.

Replace Your Chair

Substitute your corporate cubicle chair with an inflatable exercise ball. Sitting on an inflatable activates your core muscles, keeping you upright. This will reduce back and neck pain, as well as increase balance and stability.

Support that Spine

If you don’t want to call attention to yourself by sitting on an exercise ball, consider purchasing a lumbar support. These attachments go around your chair and help your posture by putting your spine where it’s supposed to go. These can also be attached to car seats.

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Opt for a Standing Desk

Ask your human resources associate to replace your desk with a desk converter. You can also ask for a standing desk. This will allow you to switch postures, decreasing your risk of weight gain and heart disease.

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]]> When so many of us have to spend our days tied to a desk in the office, it’s not always easy to stay active and mobile. Sitting for long periods of time can cause our muscles to tighten and our joints to stiffen. Here are three of the best exercises that you can do at your desk to stay feeling calm and refreshed.

Segmented Cat-Cow

This exercise is designed to increase the mobility and flexibility of your lower and upper back. When seated in your chair, gently push your stomach forward and extend your lower back gradually so that you curve your spine one vertebrae at a time. Bend your neck back and lift your chest so that you are looking at the ceiling. You should feel this gently stretching your back muscles.

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Even amidst all of the seriousness in life right now, it is extremely important to find ways to be grateful, to move our bodies, and to laugh – hence my ridiculous looking faces at the beginning and end of this video. … SEATED CAT/COW (?/?) VARIATION Come to a seated position in the middle of your chair. Sit up nice and tall with your chin tucked just slightly encouraging the ears to come in line with the shoulders. When you are ready to begin, bring the arms into a cactus (?) shape. Elbows and shoulders should be in one line with the elbow bent at 90 degrees palms or fists facing forward. On your next EXHALE, round the upper back, dropping the chin to the chest, and drawing the arms forward to center (maybe forearms touch). [Cat pose] On the INHALE, open the arms out wide, bringing the shoulder blades to meet the spine, puff out the chest, and lift the gaze to look skyward. [Cow pose] Repeat this movement, flexing and extending the back while opening and closing the arms 5x following the cycles of the breath. Then return to a neutral spine and allow the arms to return to the side of the body. … #seatedcatcow #yoga #yogaposevariation #yogapose #athomeyoga #yogaatwork #heartopener #cactusarms #flexion #extension #catcow #yogavideo #instagramyoga #moveyourbody #yogaforeverybody #uplyftyoga #uplyftwellness #laughteristhebestmedicine #smile #thistooshallpass

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Diaphragm Breathing

Diaphragm breathing decreases muscle tension and relaxes your nervous system. Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Feel your diaphragm expand and contract as you breathe in for four seconds, and out for four seconds. Repeat this five times and feel the nervous tension leave your body.

Wrist Rotations

One of the areas that often become inflamed due to high tension is the wrists. They can make the whole body feel taut and uncomfortable. To release this tension, take your right forearm in your left hand. Then rotate your wrist first clockwise, then anticlockwise. After you have done this, repeat with your other wrist.

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]]> How to Enhance Your Health at Work https://yourdailysportfix.com/how-to-enhance-your-health-at-work/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:05:14 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=688 It’s easy to feel lazy at work, especially when you’re slouched over at your computer because of your uncomfortable desk chair. If you relate to the previous sentence, try some of these hacks to enhance your overall physical well being. Replace Your Chair Substitute your corporate cubicle chair with an inflatable exercise ball. Sitting on […]

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]]> It’s easy to feel lazy at work, especially when you’re slouched over at your computer because of your uncomfortable desk chair. If you relate to the previous sentence, try some of these hacks to enhance your overall physical well being.

Replace Your Chair

Substitute your corporate cubicle chair with an inflatable exercise ball. Sitting on an inflatable activates your core muscles, keeping you upright. This will reduce back and neck pain, as well as increase balance and stability.

Support that Spine

If you don’t want to call attention to yourself by sitting on an exercise ball, consider purchasing a lumbar support. These attachments go around your chair and help your posture by putting your spine where it’s supposed to go. These can also be attached to car seats.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhX5N4HFT6o/?tagged=lumbarsupportcushion

Opt for a Standing Desk

Ask your human resources associate to replace your desk with a desk converter. You can also ask for a standing desk. This will allow you to switch postures, decreasing your risk of weight gain and heart disease.

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