Stretch At The Desk
Posted on June 29, 2008, under Health.
Stretching plays a key role in a balanced fitness programme.It prevents injury, reduce muscle tension and relaxes the body, increase blood supply an nutrients to tissue, while increasing flexibility, improving posture and keeping the body agile.Here are simple stretches that anyone can do anytime, preferably twice a day.
NECK STRETCH
Drop your head to the right side and then to the left bringing your ear close to your shoulder.
SHOULDER STRETCH
Cross the right arm horizontally over your chest, placing your left hand just above the elbow joint, pull the right arm closer towards your chest.Repeat with the left arm.
CHEST STRETCH
Clasp your hands behind you so that feel a stretch in your chest muscles.
UPPER BACK STRETCH
Clasp your hands in front of you so that you feel the stretch in your upper back.
ARMS STRETCH
Extend both hands straight above your head, palms together in a namaste.
SHOULDER ROLLS
Rotate your shoulders forward a few times and then in the reverse direction.Remember to hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds.Breath normally when you hold stretch and don’t hold your breath.
