In Love With Your Office Chair

?

Here are adverse effects on the body that can occur from sitting at your desk for too long –

Low energy expenditure Slower metabolism

Back and spine injuriesCompromised posture

Reduced social skills

Loneliness or depression

Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Pain

Rheumatic disorders

Obesity

Diabetes

Your risk of heart disease increases by up to 64%

A study found prolonged sitting time was responsible for 6.9% of deaths.

Worried? Here are tips on how to sit less and move more to live better

Take hourly breaks

Stretch or move in place

Forget phone and email

Walk at lunch

Count it out Set alarms on your computer or mobile

device

Organize your office

Walk when you talk Load up on herbal teas

Hit the water

Schedule your meals Just say no!

Go nuts!

SOME STRETCHES

Arm Stretch

Chair Lower Back Stretch

Seated Hamstring Stretch

Seated Twist

High Altar Pose

Cow Face Arms

Ankle to Knee

THANK YOU