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July 2007
STRETCH
STRETCH
Have you ever heard of “office aerobics”? These are exercises that can be easily done at your desk — targeted exercises that will quickly revive your spirit and energise your body. Relieve your spine, for example, by getting into the box seat position: Sit at the front of your chair, legs hip distance apart, feet firmly on the ground. Bend your upper body forward and support yourself by placing your lower arms on your thighs. Stretch your back, bring your head forward and look at the ground. (Caution: Do not overstretch your neck). By the way, you can also work well in this position; simply put your reading material on a stool or on the floor in front of you.
ENERGY BURST FOR FIGHTING OFFICE LOWS
The big fatigue usually comes after lunch. But it’s no problem. With this whole body exercise, you will successfully fight it off. Stand up straight and lower your head, bring your shoulders up to your ears and let them drop again, move your arms in circles in alternating positions. Pull one knee to your chest, then kick out with your foot and shake it energetically about, repeat with the other leg. This exercise stretches numerous muscles and increases circulation — and that makes you alert again. To avoid strange looks from your colleagues, it’s best to do this exercise in a quiet corner — or you can always talk your colleagues into doing office aerobics with you….
KEEP MOVING!
Make sure you have various sitting options such as adjustable office chairs, stools or a yoga ball. This dynamic sitting relieves not only the spine, but it also strengthens the back muscles. Stand up more often by making your phone calls while standing or do errands yourself. Even taking a walk during your lunch break will make you feel good. In addition to moving your body, walking will also clear your fuzzy head. After so much office aerobics, now you are certainly fit again to do your job!
