Exercise at work has a remarkable effect on productivity. It’s not just about working out for fun,

it also has other, more important benefits.

“A sound mind in a sound body”

The person behind this phrase, which highlights the importance of maintaining physical health, was the Latin poet Juvenal. It is also attributed to

the Greek philosopher Thales.

This saying highlights the importance of exercise: it keeps the body healthy, which has a positive effect on

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Exercise is important because of the strong connection between the human body and mind. The two are deeply interconnected,

and we find that our minds are always affected by what the body is experiencing.

Exercising at work in particular can make you feel much better and benefit your mind, allowing you to perform

your work to the best of your ability without stress and increase your productivity.

A 2011 Swedish study found that setting aside time for physical activity at work may increase productivity.

Researchers at Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute found that employees can set aside time during the workday to exercise

without negatively affecting productivity—in fact, productivity increases.

The researchers explained that exercise boosts productivity by keeping the body fit and healthy, which reduces sick days,

and helps people cope better with stress.

Here are some simple exercises that businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and employees can do at their desks without

having to go to a gym.

While working, prolonged sitting can cause muscle stiffness or tension in certain areas of the body, especially the back and neck.

These simple exercises can help relieve that tension.

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The neck is one of the areas most likely to become tense during the workday. Take a few minutes during your day to do the following:

- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

- Place your hands on your hips and slowly move your head forward and backward as if nodding. Repeat 8 times.

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Back pain can distract you from work, so avoid sitting for too long without a break. When you feel tense,

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stand up and stretch your arms above your head. Then lean back and arch your spine.

Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise 5 times.

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Stretching is one of the best types of exercise you can do at your desk. You can also use an inflatable exercise ball.

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Stretching helps you relax, relieve stress, and ease muscle pain and soreness in your chest, shoulders,

back, arms, hips, and legs.

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Full-Body Yoga

Yoga is an important yet simple form of exercise that relieves tension throughout the body. Its goal is to unite the mind

and body as one harmonious whole.

Yoga has many different forms. You can stand upright, relax your shoulders, distribute your weight evenly across both feet, and let your hands

hang loosely at your sides. Then take a deep breath and raise your arms straight overhead, with your palms facing each other, and stretch your fingers

up as high as you can.

You can also look up more popular yoga poses and choose the ones that work best for you during the workday.

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If you’re working from the office during this period, you can get some exercise by walking up and down the stairs instead of using the

elevator. Each step you climb or descend burns 0.17 calories, which means every 100 steps burns 17 calories.

The best time to take the stairs is after lunch.