Yikes, isn't that just the most horrible description? It's sexist and disgusting and insulting - secretary spread. It's what some people call that time when your bottom gets big from sitting all day. Sheesh! So the other day I heard someone use the term and it hit me, does this describe me? I do sit an awful lot. No! No! I won't let it happen! It just so happened I was writing the Sit & Be Fit article for our newsletter and I realized it's time to start doing some exercising at my desk.
Let me share some tips from the article. Don't forget, you can subscribe to my newsletter at the Curb Your Cravings store.
Tips to Sit & Be Fit
•Head Rolls: Drop your chin down towards your chest and slowly rotate your head both clockwise and counter-clockwise.
•Side Stretches: These are best done in a chair without armrests. Sit tall in your chair and place your hands on your hips. Slowly bend both to the right and the left and hold for a few seconds. For variety, you could also raise your hands above your head and bend.
•Arm Raises: As the name suggests, for this you will simply raise your arms above your head, stretch and hold that position momentarily.
•Butt Squeezes: The beauty of these is that no one need ever know that you’re doing them! These can be performed either when sitting down or standing … simply squeeze your gluteus muscles together and then release. Try these in sets of 10.
•Leg Lifts: If room permits underneath your desk, straighten and lift your legs. Doing this strengthens your quadriceps (those large muscles on the front of your legs) as well as tones your behind.
Did you know that exercise actually helps build bone mass, too? It's true! You definitely need to be getting some exercise and bone support if you sit for long days and don't move very much.
So ...with a crick in my neck and a twist...I'll talk to you later!
Marie
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