I have found that some days it is easy to get busy and forget to move away from (or even at) my desk. It seems like I can go hours with moving my mouse and clicking being my only movement! Long stretches of sitting can be harmful to our health and can make our bodies [...]
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How Changing Your Breathing Can Change Your Life – Somewhat related to meditation, this post details the benefits of spending time focusing on your breathing. Sitting and screen time: How they affect your health – I know I spend more time sitting and in front of a screen (computer, TV, and phone) more than I [...]
Good posture is important to our health and function of our bodies. Health.com posted a list of 10 Ways to Have Great Posture as You Age that include: Open up (Stretch!) Easy exercises Sit straight Strengthen your core Say om Support your spine Lift weights Vitamin D Eat healthy Consider medication Read more here.
Sometimes you need to practice gentler yoga poses or a way to (somewhat) discreetly fit yoga into your day. This sequence from SparkPeople is a great way to practice yoga in your office or anywhere you have a seat. Head over to SparkPeople to get more details about each pose.
Foam rolling is an effective method of stretching muscles and tendons while also breaking down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. You can find foam rollers in many sports departments and sporting good stores. If you aren’t ready to buy one yourself you may also be able to find one to try at your local [...]
