Ever wish you could get a workout in while you were at work? For many, especially those who are stuck at a desk all day, stiffness and stress can cause a knot right between your shoulder blades that just doesn’t want to go away! There is an easy workout fix for this, and the best thing is, it can be done right in your office, with no need for headbands or leg warmers! Take a break from office work and get in an office workout.
Calf Flex
While sitting in your office chair, with both feet flat on the ground and your legs bent at a 90 degree angle, extend one leg until it is perfectly straight. While holding this position, point your toes forward and hold it for a 15 count. Next, point your toes as far up and back as you can and hold for another 15 count. Switch legs, doing the same thing. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time.
Calf Stretch
While you are standing, hold on to the back of your desk chair. Step back with one leg until it is straight and you can feel a stretch through your calf. Hold this for a 15 count. Step back with the other leg, repeating the exercise. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time.
Torso Stretch
Clasp your hands together and stretch them straight over your head. Gently lean to one side, focusing on stretching your side. Don’t force the stretch or “bounce” as you could pull a muscle or tweak your back. Hold this for a 15 count. Return to stretching to the center, then lean to the opposite side and repeat. You can do this stretch while seated or standing. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time.
Torso Twist
While sitting in your chair, twist your torso to one side, holding on to the arm rest. Hold this for a 15 count. Return to center, and then repeat on the opposite side. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time.
Toe touches
While seated in your desk chair, bend at the waist, keeping your back as straight as you can, and touch your toes. While in this position allow your head to relax and fall forward. This “inversion” is great for clearing your mind, and is often used in yoga. Hold this position for a 15 count. Slowly sit back up, and wait for a 15 count. If time allows, repeat this one more time.
Upper Arm Stretches
Raise one arm up, bending at the elbow. Reach up with the opposite hand and place it on your elbow, gently pulling your arm down and creating a stretch. You should feel this stretch on the back of your upper arms. This is especially good for those who work on computers. Hold the stretch for a 15 count. Repeat on the opposite side. You can do this stretch while seated or standing. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time.
Stress busting stretch
That spot I originally talked about? The one where all your stress and stiffness of the day can seem to culminate into a knot on your back that doesn’t want to loosen up? This stretch will do WONDERS for that. Clasp your hands and stretch them over your head. Hold for a 15 count, looking upwards. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, and visualize the stress leaving your body. You can do this stretch while seated or standing. If time allows, repeat the full repetition one more time. 
If you are able to, take the time to do these exercises once in the morning and once again in the afternoon. See if it makes a difference for you!
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