Regular exercise is a great way to get heart healthy.
It improves circulation strengthens the heart, reduces body fact and decreases
stress levels. And is that wasn't enough, it also does wonders for one's self
esteem!
Unfortunately most of us are too busy to be able to
devote time to the gym. In fact 60% of adults do not get the recommended amount
of exercise.The truth is that three are ample opportunities in a day to
exercise and we can make the best of them by following a simple steps.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Get actively involved with your children
• Take the dog for a run in the morning
• Use lunch breaks at work to do simple exercises
before lunch
• Walk to work and back
Simple things like these can help one get active and
heart healthy. So start your routine today and feel the difference.
SMART TIPS FOR THE OFFICE
• One of the biggest injury risk factors is static
posture
• Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away
from your computer. Just walk around, look far away through the window,rotate
the neck
• Remember to stretch ONLY to the point of mild
tension
• Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily
routine
Below are some illustrations of simple active
stretches to perform at the office.
HAND EXERCISES
Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release,
fanning out the fingers. repeat 3 times
BACK AND SHOULDER EXERCISES
Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left
shoulder and move your head back gently. DO the same thing for the right
shoulder
HAND AND NECK EXERCISES
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