Sitting at a desk behind a computer for eight or more hours a day can be hard on your body. Learn how to stay active and keep fit while maintaining your office job by following our tips below:
- Take a walk
- Use your lunch break or coffee break to go for a stroll around the block. The fresh air and exercise will do your body good.
- Use the stairs
- So what if your office is on the 10th floor? Taking the stairs instead of using the elevator can help you burn extra calories every day.
- Sit on an exercise ball
- Sitting on an exercise ball will engage your core muscles and also help to straighten your posture.
- Stretch regularly
- Set an alarm as a reminder to stretch at regular intervals throughout the day. Stretching is a great way to loosen your muscles and help with blood flow.
- Sit up straight
- Maintaining good posture is an easy way to relieve back pain and keep your core muscles engaged throughout the day.
