It's definitley hard to avoid being a couch (or desk) potato in the office with so much work to be done, and deadly deadlines. Somedays, we are so busy till we don't even have time to visit the loo.
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Though we might have a legit excuse, yet couch potato is indeed an unhealthy culture. It can really stirs off a chain reaction of physiological disturbances that affect your overall health.
We understand the torture of heading the gym after a long hectic day. But hey, you can work out your laptop screen kinks and mid-day paperwork pains with these quirky Deskercise charms.
The Shoulder Scrub
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Ever dreamt of bathing yourself at Nigara Falls? Well now you could fulfil that desire by imagining you’re under the waterfall and scrubbing your shoulder blades away with this move. Gently pull each elbow to the opposite side overhead, and stay in the position for 20 seconds. Repeat at least 10 times for each elbow.
The Knee Hugger
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Dying to give yourself a congratulatory hug for finally completing that piece of business proposal, yet is too shy to do so in front of your co-workers? Try this subtle knee hugger then. Hug one knee at a time, and pull it close to your chest. Stay in the position for 20 seconds, and repeat at least 10 times for each knee. Try pumping things up, by doing it on alternate knees really quickly.
The Reacher
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Extend your legs and reach toward your toes, while seated. Stay in position for 20 seconds, and repeat at least 10 times. Imagine reaching out for that $100 note on the floor to keep yourself motivated.
The Model Inspired Pose
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Fulfill your ‘American Next Top Model’ dream with this classic model pose (you can call it ‘smell the armpit’ pose too), by gently pulling your head toward each shoulder and stay for 20 seconds.
Reach Out for the Stars
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Extend each arm overhead and to the opposite side as you imagine reaching out to the shooting stars. Repeat 10 times for each arm.