What exercises can one with desktop job do?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a woman aged 28 years. I have been working in a desktop job for the past two years and the amount of physical activity that I do has been reduced drastically. My periods are regular but it looks scanty. Often, I feel tired and spend sleepless nights. I feel it is all due to hormonal imbalance. Could you please suggest any exercise routine that can be followed on a regular basis? What are the simple stretches that I can do while working with the desktop? How many breaks are needed in a 9 to 5 job?

Kindly help.

Answered by Sumiya Sulthana

Education:

MSC

Professional Bio:

Ms. Sumiya Sulthana is a qualified Nutritionist and Dietitian with expertise in clinical nutrition, weight management, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle-based nutritional counseling. She specializes in creating personalized diet plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and digestive disorders. With a holistic and evidence-based approach, Ms. Sumiya is committed to promoting long-term health, wellness, and balanced living through tailored nutritional guidance.

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Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity may help bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins. Embrace the power of movement breaks take short walks around the office, stretch at your desk, or indulge in some desk exercises like squats, lunges, or calf raises. Not only will these breaks energize your body, but they will also recharge your mind, leading to enhanced productivity and mental clarity.

  1. Embrace standing desks. One way to break free from the shackles of a sedentary desk job is by embracing standing desks.
  2. Frequent microbreaks.
  3. Incorporate physical activity into meetings.
  4. Desk exercises.
  5. Active commuting.
  6. Healthy snacking and hydration.
  7. Work-life balance and stress management.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 27, 2024
Reviewed At July 27, 2024

Education:

MSC

Professional Bio:

Ms. Sumiya Sulthana is a qualified Nutritionist and Dietitian with expertise in clinical nutrition, weight management, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle-based nutritional counseling. She specializes in creating personalized diet plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and digestive disorders. With a holistic and evidence-based approach, Ms. Sumiya is committed to promoting long-term health, wellness, and balanced living through tailored nutritional guidance.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MSC

Professional Bio:

Ms. Sumiya Sulthana is a qualified Nutritionist and Dietitian with expertise in clinical nutrition, weight management, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle-based nutritional counseling. She specializes in creating personalized diet plans for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and digestive disorders. With a holistic and evidence-based approach, Ms. Sumiya is committed to promoting long-term health, wellness, and balanced living through tailored nutritional guidance.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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