Deskercise
/A few weeks ago I received this little tip https://www.conceptseating.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-deskercise “Deskercise” in my inbox. I thought to myself, many, if not most of us, spend at least part of our days sitting at a desk, or staring at our phones, or we are sedentary in a car, and all could benefit from doing these simple exercises to keep our bodies moving, the blood flowing, and the concentration going.
Deskercise is defined as exercise that can be performed throughout your workday and even from your desk. What happens to our bodies when we sit for extended periods of time? The answer is potentially, many negative consequences can occur. Here a just a few problems that may occur…
Weight gain, it is not a secret that an inactive lifestyle can lead to increased weight gain. One of my good friends and I have termed this “Sit and Spread”. By the end of a day at the computer, or sitting in a car, we feel like our derriere is definitely wider than when we awoke that morning.
Prolonged sitting causes poor blood circulation, causing blood to pool to your legs and feet, leading to swelling, varicose veins and potentially blood clots. I have a bad habit of either crossing my legs, or tucking my right leg up and sitting on it. When I remember to “unfold” my limbs, they are often stiff, tingly, from lack of blood circulating, and cramped. Deskercise would greatly help me here.
The likeliness of encountering heart issues increases when we are sedentary. When we don’t keep the blood flowing adequately it this increases the risk of fatty acids blocking the arteries in our hearts. What does fatty acid build up do to our bodies,? Unhealthy things like increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol, increased risk of diabetes and heart attacks. This certainly not something we want to promote.
How about your posture after sitting for extended periods of time? Personally, this is a problem for me. I call myself “Captain Slouch”, and my husband is my “Co-Captain”. Somehow when I’m on a computer, I end up focusing too much on what I’m writing, or reading, or figuring out, that when I’m done I almost always have a stiff neck, cramped legs, or lower back pain. I do a good job in keeping my chiropractor in business when I have a lot of desk work to do.
To view a quick guide on some easy Deskercises, open this link. https://www.conceptseating.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-deskercise It might just give you the inspiration you need to keep moving, bending, and stretching as you sit at your desk today. Nurture Your Wellness today by adding deskercises to your schedule Try them, I can almost guarantee, when put into action, your sitting tasks will be done with renewed energy and with optimal performance. Your body will thank you, and most likely, so will your boss!
Share with your co-workers, deskercise together to improve your health.
You got this!
Kim
