Workplace workouts (Some tips for reducing stress at workplace and stay fit)

Desk jobs, most of the times, require employees to lean forward towards the computer for long hours, resulting in a bad posture and pain. Here are some simple exercises to get your posture right. 

If your job involves working on the computer for long hours, you will find yourself leaning forward most of the time. Here are some back exercises to help maintain a good posture that is free of backaches.

The Back Extension stretch will help if you are constantly bending forward towards the computer. Stand upright, feet parallel, put arms on your waist, inhale and take head back slightly. Stretch your back in full extension, hold for 15-20 seconds, exhale and return to first position. Repeat 8-10 times.

For the Lower Back - Sit up on your chair, arms by your side, fold the upper body forward to your legs beginning at your pelvis. Hands should touch the floor. Hold for 15-20 seconds, then exhale and come up.

Squatting helps the buttock muscles. Stand with feet 1 foot apart near the wall. Inhale, then slide against the wall and hold in squatting position for 5-10 seconds. Exhale and stand up. Repeat 5-10 times. 

Source: www.vidalhealth.com