5 Stretches for Your Next Work-Break
Sitting at a desk all day? Your body is craving movement! 🌿 Taking short breaks to stretch and reset helps fight tension, improve posture, and keep energy levels up. Check out Dr. Armstrong’s video!
If you spend long hours sitting at a desk for work or school, you’re not alone. Prolonged sitting can cause muscle tension, poor posture, and reduced energy levels—effects that build up quietly over the course of the day. The good news is that regular movement breaks, even just a few minutes at a time, can counteract many of these issues.
In our latest video, we demonstrate simple, practical movements you can integrate into your routine without leaving your desk. You’ll learn:
Posture resets: Gentle exercises to open the chest and lengthen the spine, helping you avoid the slouched position that develops after hours of sitting.
Circulation boosts: Movements that encourage better blood flow through the legs and hips, reducing stiffness and fatigue.
Targeted stretches: Quick techniques to release tension in common problem areas such as the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
Focus resets: Strategies for using short breaks as mental recharges that restore concentration and productivity.
Each movement is designed to be quick, equipment-free, and accessible in a small workspace—making them easy to practice between meetings, study sessions, or tasks.
By incorporating these micro-breaks into your day, you’ll be training your body to stay more mobile, your posture to stay more upright, and your mind to stay more energized. Over time, these small habits add up to a noticeable difference in how you feel during and after your workday.
