We all need to de-stress and re-energize every single day at work. But if you wonder how can you find time or place to de-stress in your tight working schedule, experts have the answer for you!
All these exercises can be done when you are seated or standing next to your desk, and you don’t have to change into your gym wear and jogging shoes at all!
Here is what you can do:
- Try shoulder blade squeezes
Most people who sit at their desks all day long have a posture problem. Most common is so called hunched back posture. To prevent this from happening to you too here is the simple exercise: pretend that you are holding a pencil between your shoulder blades for a few seconds, then release. - Use stress ball
Stress balls are useful in strengthening hands, forearms, and all your fingers, plus they are excellent helpers in relieving daily stress and tension. Stress balls are also great in enhancing the mood because they are promoting the release of endorphins, and additionally blood circulation is also improved. - Try leg raises
While sitting in an upright posture, you should lift your leg in a straight form; this strengthens your abs, gets your blood flowing and releases the stiffness and tension. - Do standing calf raises
Effective in strengthening your calf muscles, this is an excellent exercise for those who are sitting in the office for extended periods of time. - Try book press exercise
Book press exercise is great for your triceps muscles. Just take the heaviest book near you, hold it behind your back, and extend your arms upwards, repeat few times. - Accumulated stress, tension and sitting in one position most of the day, can negatively affect your health. Therefore, it is very important to do your best and put some effort in helping yourself, by doing few quick de-stressing exercises even at work!