Many working people are sedentary partly because of the demands of their jobs, such as being stuck behind a desk all day. Unfortunately, being sedentary has detrimental effects on your health.

If you sit most of the time while you work you may experience lower back pain, shoulder pain, weight gain or obesity, neck pain, headaches, stress, carpal tunnel syndrome, and musculoskeletal disorders. Just to name a few!

The good news is that it’s not too late to establish good habits at your desk. With some exercises and stretches, you can counter the negative effects of being sedentary.

List of Exercises and Stretches You Can Do

Exercises and stretches can help improve flexibility, comfort level, muscular balance, risks of injury, and physical stress. Continue reading →

It’s far easier to slip into a sedentary lifestyle than live an active life, isn’t it? After all, it’s nice to relax, and for most people be entertained without having to think. So instead of taking a walk, the choice may be to watch that movie that everyone is raving about on Netflix.

What Happens to Your Muscles if You are Sedentary?

Unfortunately, if you are someone that resorts to prolonged inactivity, you are risking your health. Your muscles are among the most affected areas of your body when you’re sedentary.

Muscle Atrophy

As people age, it’s common to develop a degree of sarcopenia or muscle loss. However, muscle loss can also happen due to long periods of inactivity, leading to what’s called muscle atrophy. Continue reading →