13 Simple 'Deskercises' to Combat Sitting Disease at Work

3. The Keyboard Kinetizer (Wrist & Forearm Fix)

Hours of typing demand nimble wrists and forearms. Prevent stiffness and strain with these mobilizers. Extend your arms forward. Make gentle fists and slowly circle your wrists 10 times clockwise, then 10 times counter-clockwise. Next, extend one arm, palm facing up. Gently bend your wrist down with your other hand, feeling a stretch in the forearm (hold 15s). Then, flip your palm down and gently bend the wrist down again (hold 15s). Repeat on the other arm. Essential maintenance for anyone keyboard-bound.

4. The Spinal Spreadsheet Stretch (Seated Twist)

Sitting compresses the spine. Unwind and re-energize with a gentle twist. Sit tall at the edge of your chair, feet flat. Place your right hand on the outside of your left knee and your left hand on the chair back or seat behind you. Inhale to lengthen your spine, exhale and gently twist your torso to the left, using your hands for light leverage. Keep your hips facing forward. Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing steadily. Slowly unwind and repeat on the other side. Great for releasing back tension and improving spinal mobility.