Take Time Out for a Mini Fitness Break

Tight, tense and stationary. Many of us spend much of our day in front of a computer monitor or behind the wheel. Everyone can benefit from short fitness breaks and stretching, regardless of age, strength or flexibility.

So, why don’t we exercise and stretch more often? If your reason is “I’m too busy,” here’s a solution that can work with any schedule! To help you fit in an exercise break at work or at home, these two short “Time Out for Fitness Break” videos feature Mills-Peninsula Health Services exercise physiologists Dai Daiku and Brooke Benjamin as they take you through some simple exercises to help you stay healthy, stretch and build strength. The exercises shown here are great for taking a break while at your computer, at home, or wherever it is convenient for you. We know you’re busy, so let’s get started!

5 things stretching can do for you:

Even if you can only fit in a few minutes of stretching in your day, there are benefits to your well-being. Mini fitness breaks can:

1. Decrease muscle stiffness and increase range of motion.
2. Reduce muscular tension.
3. Improve circulation.
4. Decrease the risk of low-back pain.
5. Enhance flexibility in your core and joints.

Watch these short “Time Out for Fitness Break” videos.