What is break exercise?
Break exercise is light movement that increases alertness and activates the body during the workday. The perfect break exercise is easy, quick, and effective. It only takes a few minutes, and you can perform the movements regardless of where you are or what you are wearing.
Why is taking breaks important? Because most people spend their workdays sitting in front of a computer. Posture slumps, the body becomes inactive, and standing for long periods feels laborious. These tips can help you check if your working posture is optimal.
If you spend most of your workday in the same position, there is unilateral pressure on the joints and muscle strain is imbalanced: some muscles are strained while others are at rest.
According to physiotherapist Sini Korhonen, it’s important to interrupt the static position and change it throughout the workday – the key to wellbeing is changing your working position during the day. Adding a couple of minutes of regular break exercises can work wonders for your endurance and help you perform tasks without fatigue.