{"id":6439,"date":"2023-09-08T08:30:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexela.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=6439"},"modified":"2023-09-04T03:29:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T07:29:52","slug":"how-to-squeeze-in-some-exercise-without-leaving-your-desk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexela.com\/?p=6439","title":{"rendered":"How to Squeeze in Some Exercise Without Leaving Your Desk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As comfy as it can be at times, sitting for all hours of the day isn\u2019t something we\u2019re built for. As a result, not only does sitting all day impact our overall health, it can functionally hurt our productivity as well. Fortunately, there are some simple exercises and activities that can be done at the workstation to help mitigate these negative outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s review some of these activities, and a few exercises that will fit in nicely.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Your Core Strong<\/h2>\n<p>Core strength\u2014the strength you have around your abdomen, back, and pelvis\u2014is foundational to your long-term and short-term comfort while working a desk job, as it helps you maintain a healthy posture. Fortunately, there are a few exercises that can easily be done at your desk, as they are relatively easy to do and likely won\u2019t cause much disturbance in the office.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Seated Leg Lifts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Seated Twists<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Pelvic Tilts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ab Squeezes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Stretching is Your Friend<\/h2>\n<p>When not used for extended periods of time\u2014for instance, when someone is seated for hours on end\u2014certain muscle groups can grow tight and uncomfortable. On top of this, the fine motor functions that typing and other desk work require can also contribute to fatigue and stiffness over time. Proactively stretching before and throughout an extended period of work can minimize these impacts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Neck Rolls<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Wrist Rotations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Shoulder Stretches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Engage in Seated Cardio<\/h2>\n<p>In fairness, these exercises may get you some funny looks in the office, but the benefits might just be worth it. Increasing your heart rate\u2014the purpose of cardio exercise\u2014helps boost your energy and gets fresh oxygen to your brain. While a quick jog likely isn\u2019t in the cards, there are alternatives that can provide the desired boost.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Seated Jumping Jacks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Desk Push-Ups<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Marching in Place<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Make Sure You Keep Your Legs Strong<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, we need to address the legs. Unsurprisingly, remaining seated for hours at a time isn\u2019t going to do much for their strength without some intervention. That said, you and your team can intervene with some basic exercises that can improve strength and circulation alike\u2014some without even requiring your team to stop what they\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ankle Circles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Seated Leg Extensions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Calf Raises<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A Healthy and Comfortable Workplace is a Productive Workplace<\/h3>\n<p>Prioritizing the health and wellness of your employees can easily pay off, especially when you pair it with the proactive nature of our managed services. Not only will your team have the ability to be more productive, more of the time, they\u2019ll have the tools and support they\u2019ll need to do so. Give us a call at (215) 525-3223 to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As comfy as it can be at times, sitting for all hours of the day isn\u2019t something we\u2019re built for. As a result, not only does sitting all day impact our overall health, it can functionally hurt our productivity as well. Fortunately, there are some simple exercises and activities that can be done at the workstation to help mitigate these negative outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[137,50],"tags":[122,124,85],"class_list":["post-6439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-miscellaneous","category-blog","tag-miscellaneous","tag-users","tag-workplace-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Squeeze in Some Exercise Without Leaving Your Desk | Philadelphia, PA | Nexela<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It can be hard to find time to exercise. 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