Back to office, back to school, back to reality. As we often mention through our Blog and articles it is nice to have a routine, as long as you make it so that it is pleasant to you. So let's make the return to the office more pleasant and relaxing!
Abroad, as in several multinational companies in our country, practice hours have been "established".. The program includes simple exercises, which can be done anywhere and without special preparation. Despite our concentration!
The best times to exercise in the office are during the lunch break or in the afternoon. We want it to be easy, practically applicable regardless of our clothes or the place we are and without any risk or degree of physical condition.
Why exercise at the office is "good"
- It mobilizes the circulatory system and awakens the nervous system, filling our body with energy.
- It contributes to the management of daily stress.
- Unloads the brain, resulting in increased productivity and inspired creativity.
- It harmonizes the spirit with the body, enhancing concentration.
- It treats and in some cases effectively prevents musculoskeletal problems.
- It helps in better digestion.
- Develops nice relationships between colleagues and in this case fellow practitioners. Fitlab by Eleni Petroulaki organizes seminars Corporate Wellness at your place or at our place.
- Fights headaches and migraines.
- It contributes to better gastrointestinal function since it activates our body and gives it a refreshing break from the boring and dangerous for our health, sedentary lifestyle.
Back to office with suggested exercises for the office
- Hatha Yoga exercises
- Using a pilates ball for some office hours. We make circular movements with our waist while sitting on the ball. Another great exercise is sit-ups on the pilates ball. They are done with controlled jumps, while we are sitting, on the ball (3- 4 repetitions) and in the last we get up from the ball in a sitting position. We stay there for a few seconds and repeat the exercise. Ideally we do 10 set.
- Exercises with a rubber band, to open our chest and stretch our back. We hold the rubber band with outstretched arms, we bring forward and do triceps exercises taking care to rest the elbows on our sides. Then we stretch with the arms open to the side, keeping our shoulders down. Bring the rubber to chest height with outstretched arms and turn to the right- left alternate with this position. During turns we look at our back hand and turn as much as we can. Ideally we do 5 set.
- We stretch our legs forward from a sitting position alternately and hold each leg up, with a straight torso and resting our waist on a pillow or on our chair, for 20 Seconds. Ideally we do 5 set on each leg.
- If we have the possibility, we take a short break for 10 -15 minutes of walking or standing.
