Fitness is
Fun
Exercise at
Work?
Prevent burn out and injury plus feel
better at the end of the day. Yes, this is all possible. The
following exercises can all be done standing or sitting at your desk.
Relieve Low Backache & Pressure
Standing or Sitting
·
While exhaling,
slowly lean forward, bring your head toward your knees and let your hands
drop to your ankles. Hold for 5 seconds.
·
Inhale while you
slowly unwind and return your head to its normal upright position.
·
Exhale and stretch
your arms toward the ceiling.
Do this five times.
Relieve Upper Back and Shoulder
Tension
Standing or Sitting
·
Lift your hands to
your shoulders
·
Keep your elbows
down and push your shoulders back
·
Hold for 15 seconds
Do this five times
Relieve Back, Neck and Shoulder
Tension
Standing or Sitting
·
Inhale and raise
your shoulders to touch your ears
·
While raised, push
your shoulders back and exhale
·
Relax shoulders
Do this five times.
Relieve Wrist Tension and Stiffness
Standing or Sitting
·
Place your palms
together, chest high, as if in prayer.
·
Slowly push your palms
together while lifting your elbows slightly and hold for five seconds
·
Rotate your hands
so the tips of your fingers point to the floor and press your palms
together. Hold for 5 seconds and release.
Do this five times
Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension
Standing or Sitting
·
Inhale and slowly
turn your head to the right until you feel your neck muscles pull. Hold
for five seconds.
·
Exhale and return
your head to face straight ahead.
·
Inhale and slowly
turn your head to the left until you feel your neck muscles pull. Hold
for five seconds.
·
Exhale and return
you head to face straight ahead.
Do this five times
Relax Shoulder, Back and Hip Muscles
Standing or Sitting
·
Place your palms on
your lower back
·
Stretch back your
upper body
·
Hold this position
for 5 seconds
Do this five times
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