Avoid Sitting Down All Day
If you work at a desk, you may find that sitting down all day can wreak havoc on your body. Whether it’s lower back pain, wrist pain, a really tight neck, or a lack of mobility, when we spend all day at a desk to pay the bills, our bodies often get stuck picking up the tab. With the dangers of sitting down all day hitting the news, it’s important that you take a stand for your health – a few times a day!
Set Up Your Workplace to Succeed
If you work at a desk job, you probably spend more time at your desk than you do at anything else. While desk jobs may not seem physically taxing, they can certainly cause physical problems. Ensure that your chair is at the proper height, your computer is at eye level, and your back is straight.
Sit on a Stability Ball
Sitting on a stability ball, instead of an office chair, can be an easy way to increase activity. To sit balanced on the ball, you must engage your core muscles.
Stretch Often
Sitting down can wear on your hips and spine. Set a reminder for a couple of times a day to get up and stretch. Reach up and then bend at the hips to touch the floor. Lunges and shoulder rolls are also good stretches to perform to open up tight tips and tense shoulders.
Take a Stand
Standing desks keep employees on their feet, instead of planted in their chairs. Even if your office doesn’t have a standing desk, all you need is a stable box placed on top of the desk in order to stand and work. Take a phone call standing and walk around the office. If possible, opt for a treadmill desk that will keep you moving while working!
Walk More
An easy way to include more activity in the workday is by walking. Suggest walking meetings instead of sitting in the conference room. Instead of sending a colleague an email, get up and walk over to their desk. Take the stairs instead of the escalator. Getting active doesn’t have to be big – but it should happen often.
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