Smart exercises to offset desk damage

Smart exercises to offset desk damage | GulfNews.com

10 ways to increase your workday activity

1. Walk, run or cycle all or part of your commute.
2. Take an exercise class or hit the gym during your lunchtime.
3. Take regular screen and desk breaks. Use prompt tools on your computer, like EVO (www.protectyourvision.org) and Big Stretch Reminder (www.monkeymatt.com/bigstretch).
4. Follow @OfficeWorkout – this is a Twitter bot that tweets random workout moves every 30 minutes.
5. Stand up to make phone calls.
6. Read paperwork standing at a high table.
7. Take the stairs not the lift.
8. Don’t call or email colleagues when you could walk to see them.
9. Offer to do every coffee run.
10. Waiting for the printer, photocopier or kettle to do its job? Pass the time with a few minutes’ worth of calf raises or single-leg squats.

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