Office workers often suffer from lack of movement, as they go to work by car and sit all day in front of computer screens, and then return to their homes without exercise, which makes them fall prey to health problems, such as obesity and back and neck pain.
To avoid health crises caused by this routine, the German Institute for Occupational Health Consulting recommends some simple solutions, including setting up the office or workplace as more dynamic as possible, for example by placing the printer or trash in the hallway, so that the employee has to do and walk for several steps Every time he prints a document, or wants to throw some trash in the basket.
Useful equipment
An existing office is a useful facility in the workplace, but this type of office is not available in some workplaces or home offices, and here the user can resort to some simple, unconventional solutions, such as working on a high chest of drawers or using a shelf as a work surface , By using some books or boxes as a means to increase the height of the desktop.
Permanent movement
The German Institute also recommends following a rule 15-15-5, which means sitting for 40 minutes, standing 15 minutes, then moving for 5 minutes, in order for the body to remain in constant motion, in addition to walking in the open air during working hours helps the flow of ideas, as one can Brainstorm, solve problems better.
And when performing simple exercises or even movement rituals after going to the toilet, for example, this helps to relax the body and enhance focus more.
For its part, the World Health Organization recommends doing moderate physical exercises for 150 to 300 minutes per week, because moderate physical exercises starting from 300 minutes have many positive effects on health, such as reducing the risk of developing breast cancer, colon, diabetes, or stroke. .
exercises
In general, there are no limits to creativity in the type of simple exercises that can be done in the workplace, ranging from circular movements by hands, arms, shoulders and head, to dancing for some time in the office.
Doing a few simple exercises helps relax the body and further enhance focus.