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#Adulting101: Growing pains, part 2 ft. stretching

Stretching exercises to incorporate into your ‘deskercise’ routine

22 Sep 2023
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#Adulting101: Growing pains, part 2 ft. stretching

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Take a break and stretch!

Take a break and stretch!

Prolonged sitting leads to musculoskeletal disorders and permanent disability. Stretch to prevent the risk!
First: Head tilt

First: Head tilt

Turn your head to one side and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat on the other side
Second: Hand stretch

Second: Hand stretch

Interlock your fingers and stretch your hand upwards for 5 seconds, then stretch it outwards after
Third: Body twist

Third: Body twist

Sit upright, bring your arms across and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat on the other side - and you’re done!

Guilty of prolonged sitting for work and binging on Netflix? Even with a well-designed work station, it is important to regulate physical activity throughout the day. A sedentary lifestyle can deter our daily productivity and ultimately increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Aim for 10,000 steps per day as your ultimate fitness goal and start small with this set of stretching exercises.

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