Desk Stretch at the Office
Desk Stretch exercises can help you get through your work day, making
you feel
more energized and alert . During your next break, take some time to
perform simple stretches to loosen up the tight muscles around your
neck, back and shoulders. It will help you tackle the rest of your
work day.
If you have an office job or sit in
a chair for long periods of time,
then you know what I’m talking about when I say you need to take a
break and stretch.
You feel tightness in your shoulders, your
back feels stiff and of course your neck is just killing you after
awhile.
This is the time many people will get up out of their
chair and wander about the office just to get a break, stretch out a
bit and relieve office tension.
Now you can take your stretches to the next level and really get
a break with exercises you can do right at your
desk. Use the gadget
below to select the area of your body you want to stretch
out.
Here you will find neck stretches, shoulder stretches and upper and
lower back stretching exercises to help you feel more revived.
Each
time you feel you need a break, come back to
this page and try the next stretching routine. If your
co-workers look at you a bit funny, just tell them to join in on the
stretching fun.
There are two stretching videos on this page. One is for the neck and
shoulders while the second one is for the back.
If you only have a few minutes, pick one for now. If you have more
time, do both sets of desk stretch routines.
Neck and Shoulder Stretch
Click play to watch this video.
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here
to see this desk stretch workout on youtube.
Upper and Lower Back Stretch
Click play to watch this video.
Click
here
to see these stretches on youtube.
Benefits of Desk Stretches
One of the best reasons for performing stretching exercises at the
office is to relieve stress. Many corporate environments are
hectic, fast paced and stressful.
This stress only gets worse
when you are up against a deadline or have your boss breathing down
your neck for the monthly report.
When stressed, we do not
think as clearly and often make rash decisions or stupid
mistakes.
So the number one benefit for you desk stretch break is to make sure
your stress is reduced so that the monthly report is completed on time
and is accurate.
But this is not the only benefit you can
gain from your “desk stretch break”. Other benefits include;
- Improves Posture
- Increases Circulation
- Reduces Muscle Tension
- Improves mental Alertness
- Decreases Risk of Injury
- Makes you Feel Better!
So go ahead and give yourself a stretch break to relieve that office
tension.
In addition to
these
desk
stretch exercises, check out all the
illustrated stretching
exercises on this site.
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Stretching Exercises
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Benefits
of Stretching
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benefits to stretching. Check out this article to see how stretching can help you.