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5 Easy Office Exercises to Undo the Harm of Sitting All Day

Five simple desk exercises to boost circulation, ease tension, and protect your health—all without leaving your office.
5 Easy Office Exercises to Undo the Harm of Sitting All Day
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Amber Yang
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Sitting for extended periods can not only cause poor blood circulation in the lower limbs but may also cause pain further up in the shoulders, upper back, and neck. This article introduces five exercises that could relieve the harm of sitting for a long time, and they can be executed even in a small office space.
A review of several studies has shown that long-term sitting significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes, as well as all-cause mortality.
Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."