Today’s “Fix Your Body Friday” tip involves something that we all have to do and that we may not be doing in the best way.
Long story short, “Better Breathing = Better Everything”. Below is a quick video demonstration of an office exercise that you can do while your at your desk and I guarantee you’ll feel better and get a lot more done. Even at the end of the day.
Hruska Relief Position (As seen on The Postural Restoration site)
– Sit at the edge of your chair or exercise ball if you sit on that at your desk instead
– Separate your legs (abduct) and turn them out (externally rotate).
– Lift your breastbone (sternum) slightly
– Tuck your chin in and look straight ahead
– Turn out (supinate) your arms as you slowly inhale through your nose while pressing your tongue on the roof of your mouth
– Feel your upper side chest wall expand
– Without using neck muscles
– Try this 2-3 times every 20-30 minutes when sitting
This little exercise should help you learn to breath more efficiently by turning on respiration muscles we don’t usually use. Better breathing = better thinking and better productivity and I guarantee you’ll feel better too. Give it a try and let us know in the comment section how it went.