Office workers are a special group, spending all day in the office with no opportunity to exercise. However, there are many small actions in our daily lives and work that can help maintain our figure, and doing these things won't interfere with your "business." Over time, your body will reap unexpected benefits.
Lighten your backpack at 8:00 am
Before you leave the house, check your handbag. Many people carry things they don't need to get off work every day, which is unnecessary and can even harm your health. Take a look; is your bag like a treasure trove, filled with old magazines, expired letters, or even a gadget you bought a few days ago? Regularly tidy up your bag and take out those things you won't use that day and set them aside.
An overly heavy bag can cause muscle pain, nervous tension, and back, neck, and shoulder pain. These physical discomforts can subtly stifle your desire to get up and move around, making you content to remain seated. Experts advise that it's best not to let your bag weigh more than 1/10 of your body weight. Weigh your bag on the scale today and stop carrying unnecessary burdens every day.
8:15 am, 500 steps in the morning
A survey report by an American sports research institution revealed that people who prefer to wear comfortable and convenient clothes and shoes to work walk an average of at least 500 more steps per day than those who dress up and wear high heels every day. 500 steps a day may seem like a small number, and it certainly won't make a significant difference to your physique in just a day or two. However, if you maintain this routine regularly, 500 steps a day, over several months, will gradually lead to changes in your body. After a year of consistent practice, those extra 500 steps each day are enough to help you lose several pounds.
8:30am Listen to music to relax your mind and body
Whether you drive or take public transportation to work, carry headphones with you and pre-load your favorite music into your device. Researchers have found that the rhythms in music can relax blood vessels, slow the release of stress hormones, and help lower blood pressure. These processes make the body feel great, naturally encouraging more physical activity. This research initially used only classical music, but in fact, any music that makes you feel comfortable and happy can have the aforementioned benefits for your body.
9:30am Regularly stretch your body
Set a timer on your computer to remind yourself to put down your work, stand up, and stretch your arms, neck, shoulders, and back in sequence. These small movements only take a few minutes, and afterward, you might even feel more mentally clear, improving your work efficiency for the next period of time—from this perspective, this kind of exercise during work breaks doesn't count as interfering with your work at all. Even if you don't have calendar software installed on your computer, many websites and email services offer similar timed reminders. By setting them up, they will send you reminder emails at a set time. Isn't it fun to receive such an email that you "sent" yourself? Let's get started. Stand up and spend a few minutes to alleviate the common sitting pains among professionals and prevent headaches and tension migraines.
