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Desk to pedals: how long sitting can hurt your cycling—and how to fix it
fitness6 days ago

Desk to pedals: how long sitting can hurt your cycling—and how to fix it

Prolonged desk work can shorten hip flexors, worsen posture, and trigger back/neck pain, reducing cycling performance. With office workers spending roughly 70% of the day seated and four+ hours of sitting linked to chronic diseases, the article recommends breaking up sitting every 20 minutes with light activity, optimizing workstation ergonomics, and taking 60-120 second breaks every 30-45 minutes. It also suggests a pre-ride reset and a strength circuit to counteract desk-related stiffness, and emphasizes on-bike tweaks (saddle height/setback, cleat alignment) to protect long-term health and performance.

via Cycling Weekly|
#cycling-performance#desk-sitting#ergonomics
Unlock better posture in five minutes with an at-home upper-body routine
health6 days ago

Unlock better posture in five minutes with an at-home upper-body routine

A trainer shares a quick five-minute upper-body routine you can do at home, with or without weights, to improve posture and shoulder mobility. The five one-minute moves—wall shoulder roll, wall push-up, alternating overhead reach and pull, lateral raise, and an isometric biceps hold with pulse—focus on controlled form and breathing, and are suitable for beginners as a morning shakeout, warm-up, or midday reset, to support daily activities like lifting and reaching.

via Fit&Well|
#five-minute-workout#health#home-workout
Two desk-friendly stretches and three spine-support props, endorsed by a Johns Hopkins spine surgeon
health16 days ago

Two desk-friendly stretches and three spine-support props, endorsed by a Johns Hopkins spine surgeon

A Johns Hopkins-trained spine surgeon outlines two essential desk-friendly stretches—a seated spinal twist and a hip flexor stretch—and three spine-support props (lumbar support, sit-stand desk, and a footrest) to counteract prolonged sitting. The piece includes simple how-tos and explains how these moves and tools help relieve stiffness, improve mobility, and promote better posture for anyone spending long hours at a desk.

via Fit&Well|
#desk-stretches#ergonomics#health
Shake Off the Desk Shrimp: Quick Fixes for Better Posture at Work
health21 days ago

Shake Off the Desk Shrimp: Quick Fixes for Better Posture at Work

A HuffPost Wellness piece warns that slouching into a “desk shrimp” while typing can strain the neck, back, and wrists, impair digestion, and dull focus. It offers practical fixes: use a chair with back support, sit upright, raise your monitor to eye level (using a laptop stand and external keyboard), and lift your phone to eye level to reduce strain and improve concentration.

via HuffPost|
#back-pain#desk-shrimp#ergonomics
Desk-friendly neck care: micro-breaks, posture tweaks, and gentle stretches
health1 month ago

Desk-friendly neck care: micro-breaks, posture tweaks, and gentle stretches

Experts urge desk workers to counter tech neck with regular micro-breaks every 30–45 minutes and quick posture corrections, including eye-level screens and varied tasks. Add gentle mobility moves—bow-and-arrow, side neck rotations, and ear-to-shoulder—with slow, controlled movements, and aim for 30–60 minutes of moderate activity daily. Manage stress and sleep to reduce muscle tension, avoid neck cracking, and employ ergonomic setups (laptop riser, properly positioned monitor, and elbows/knees at 90 degrees) to prevent strain.

via The Guardian|
#ergonomics#health#microbreaks
Turn Your Daily Walk Into a Workout With the Rucking Trend
health1 month ago

Turn Your Daily Walk Into a Workout With the Rucking Trend

Rucking turns a simple daily walk into resistance training by adding weight in a backpack or rucksack, boosting bone and muscle health, cardiovascular endurance, and posture, while also benefiting mental well-being from time outdoors. You can start with items you already own, like a backpack and a few pounds, and gradually increase weight, distance, or hilliness as you build strength. For safety, use a proper rucksack rather than a regular backpack and listen to your body as you progress.

via HuffPost|
#fitness#health#posture
Proper Sitting Posture Boosts Health in Aging
health1 month ago

Proper Sitting Posture Boosts Health in Aging

Sitting on the ground, especially in cross-legged positions, can improve mobility, flexibility, and core strength, which are beneficial as we age. However, it may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with joint issues or recovering from injuries. Incorporating varied sitting and movement practices can help maintain overall health and prevent falls in older adults.

via HuffPost|
#aging#flexibility#health