subject: Physically Coping With An Office Job [print this page] We live in an era where the bulk of mainstream jobs are parked in an office building. While this is a pretty sweet setup for most of us, keeping us safe (for the most part), warm in the winter and air conditioned in the summer months.
However, sedentary jobs can take an unseen toll on our bodies. Not only do they contribute to ongoing weight gain, they can also decrease circulation and increase strain on bones and muscles. So if you're feeling the strain of your office job, it's time to take action. Let me give you some advice.
To improve circulation, make sure that you implement regular stretching exercises into your day. In the morning, you should particularly focus on your legs. Do a few squats and lunges in order to promote better circulation in your legs, which is stunted from long hours in an office chair.
Be sure to avoid excessive strain on the wrists, which occurs during typing, as this a root cause for carpal tunnel syndrome. Keep your wrists lifted as you type. Many office supply stores sell pads that fit against your keyboard which will keep your wrists properly lifted and aligned.
Squeezing dense foam shapes--usually spherical--often called "stress squeezes" can provide your fingers and wrists with much-needed exercise.
A trip to the day spa may seem like a luxury, but many types of massage have been known to boost circulation and rid the lymph system of toxic buildup. Good circulation is vital to the overall normal functioning of your body, so doing whatever you can to maintain it is important to your health.
Deep tissue massage is known to be particularly efficient at providing the previously mentioned health benefits, so it's in your best interest to get in touch with a quality spa establishment and make an appointment.
There are a few simple things you can do to spike calorie burn when you are simply sitting at work. Fitness studies show that sitting on an exercise ball during the day instead of lounging in your typical office chair will increase your balance, can aid in posture, and burns more calories. Think about strapping small weights to wrists, ankles, and/or your core, as this is a subtle way to tone and hone muscles with every move.
Be sure to drink plenty of water. No one likes having to constantly take a trip to the loo during a busy workday, but your body requires substantial hydration even when it is just sitting to give you energy, ease circulation, and aid in efficient digestion. So kick the coffee, as caffeine will make bathroom breaks even more frequent.
by: Art Gib
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