How to exercise in an office chair

Nov 03, 2016

Stretch your arms, legs, neck and other body parts while sitting.

If you say you have no time for exercise, then this is for you. You can still exercise at your desk.

First observe proper sitting posture in a good chair that is designed for desk work.

Your back should be straight. Then do simple stretching exercises. Stretch your arms, legs, neck and other body parts while sitting. This will help prevent you from feeling stiff. You can make silent claps with your fully stretched arms.

Then stretch your neck by bending your head forward and backward, side to side and look right and left.

Never roll your head around your neck this could cause damage to the joints of the neck. After that you can roll your shoulders forward around 10 times, then backward.

Roll the wrists 10 times clockwise, then 10 times counterclockwise. This will help minimise the potential for getting carpal tunnel syndrome if you spend a lot of time typing. As with your wrists, roll the ankles in a clockwise motion three times, then counterclockwise.

To work your abdominal muscles, hold your stomach for a few seconds when breathing in, then release when breathing out. Also give your eyes a break from focusing on your screen.

Stand up whenever you get a chance. Take walks to the water dispenser. Instead of sending someone to buy for you airtime cards, take a short walk outside.

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