8 Exercises That Every Person Who Spends Long Hours Sitting At Work Should Practice

To prevent your hip from becoming compressed and you from having lower back pain, you should stretch your legs clockwise (as shown in the image). Start with 10 reps on each leg. No more numbness.

This pose will help you relax the muscles in your lower back, thighs, buttocks, and ankles. Squat for 10 seconds, stand up, rest for 5 seconds, and do it for 3 repetitions. You can add weight to tone your thighs.

If you are familiar with Yoga, it will be easier for you. It helps you stretch the muscles of your abdomen, back, and cervical spine. Your column will thank you. If you can't do this position, try the next one, it works for the same thing but it's simpler and more practical if elasticity isn't your thing.

Do you have poor circulation? No more! Do this exercise with both legs and you'll notice the difference. Remember the rule of 10 seconds for every 5 seconds of rest and 3 repetitions.

It will help the muscles of your pelvis, back, arms and shoulder blades to stretch and you will no longer suffer from contractures while you sleep.

I know, it looks like an aerobics routine, but it's nothing more than stretching so that your muscles don't strike out from excessive sedentary lifestyle.

These classic push-ups will reduce knots in your neck and tone your back. They will help you release all the accumulated stress in the neck area.

Each of the exercises that we show you here are simple, however we warn you that forcing yourself for something you are not prepared for could cause muscle injuries, so it is advisable to start the exercise session with a relatively low intensity.