Whether you are hunched over a laptop in a makeshift workspace or slouched on the couch binge-watching TV, you know -- and can feel -- that sitting for long periods can sabotage your health. From head to toe, these simple exercises can provide relief, restore muscle function and improve posture.For strained
Whether you are hunched over a laptop in a makeshift workspace or slouched on the couch binge-watching TV, you know — and can feel — that sitting for long periods can sabotage your health. From head to toe, these simple exercises can provide relief, restore muscle function and improve posture.Too much screen time can result in headaches, blurred vision and itchy eyes. To alleviate strain and strengthen your eyes, try eye rolls.
For another seated stretch to help you open your shoulders, release tight chest muscles and combat poor posture, scoot to the edge of your chair or stool, extend your arms behind your back and interlace your fingers. Try to keep the palms together and actively roll your shoulders back and puff up your chest. To deepen the stretch, start to lift your clasped hands. Hold the stretch for up to a minute.
In the same seated position, you can do side bends and twists to release the compression between the vertebrae and increase your range of motion. First, inhale and sweep your arms overhead. Hold your left wrist with your right hand, keep your arms by your ears, exhale and bend toward the right. Hold the stretch for five breaths, inhale to center, switch your hands, exhale and bend to the left. Hold for five breaths.
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