Sitting at Work: How to Overcome the Harmful Effects of a Desk Job

Sitting at work all day can cause havoc on our mind and bodies. Our muscles tense and cramp, our eyes sting, and our brain turns into jelly. Living a sedentary lifestyle is dangerous for our well-being and has become more apparent in recent years, with talks of ‘sitting being the new smoking’. Whether that’s true or not is another story, but, in light of the buzz, there are plenty of ways to live a healthier lifestyle. To make sure that you’re looking after your physical well-being and staying productive, we’ve devised a video with tips and tricks to keep you going throughout the day. By practising just a few of these exercises, you’ll feel a lot more energised and will get more out of your working day! For more tips on healthy living, read our suggested articles below: https://bit.ly/2JY6mx9 https://bit.ly/3ccnmvH https://bit.ly/2wzuza6 #deskjob #deskjobstretches #posturecorrection #posture workout #workers #deskjobhacks #lowerbackpain #goodposture #posturetips #postureexercises _________________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 0:10 Loss of brain power 0:25 Blurred vision, eye strain and dry eyes 0:41 Back and neck pain 0:59 Heart disease 1:14 Weakened bones 1:37 Increased blood clots and varicose veins