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As the title suggests, this video is designed for those of you at a computer monitor who will find 3 minutes the right amount of time (and incentive) to take an exercise break, without leaving your desk. It’s important to still do some cardio and a bit more strength work during the week; however, in the event that isn’t possible, this is a great little workout to make you feel better, that can be done more then once a day, without changing clothes, from your home office or corporate office.

I will publish more ‘desk workouts’ and “quick from your desk cardio” to choose from. This first 3-minute workout is a great start to get you moving when time is tight – I hope you enjoy it.

Take care,
Margo

I realize many of you experience pain in your lower back on occasion (or more then on occasion) and I have addressed treating your own back in a previous blog entry. Today I’m giving you a visual of the basic relief exercises to do if the book I recommended isn’t handy, but access to the internet is; click on this blog.

Lay down first, as shown here, holding for a few seconds and taking some deep breaths to RELAX removing tension.  Turn head to one side; arms beside your body.

Now place your elbows below your shoulders leaning on forearms. Hold this for a couple minutes and take deep breaths to RELAX low back muscles.

Only after these two above, commence by pressing yourself up to straighten your elbows, RELAXING your torso, pelvis and legs allowing yourself to sag. Hold for a second or two, lower and repeat several times. You may maintain the up position longer, if any discomfort starts to wane, and low back starts to relax.

In the event you are unable to lay down where you are, do this standing back extension; although it may not be as effective as laying down, it will absolutely help. It is also effective in the prevention of further low back issues. Keep knees straight, feet slightly apart, maintain backbend for a moment or two then repeat going further to maximum degree.

Take care of your back, and it will take care of you!

Warm regards,

Margo