Fit Body:

At your desk arm stretch

If you’re sitting at a computer all day, do this arm stretch to relieve muscle tension. Extend your right arm straight out in front of you, with your palm facing down. Bend your wrist down until you feel a slight stretch in your hand and forearm. Gently support with your left hand. Hold for 10-30 seconds, then release. Repeat with your left arm straight out in front of you.

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

At your desk stretch

Get Fit Quick Tip:

Arm Stretch

If you’ve been sitting at a computer for hours, it’s time for a stretch break. Stand up. Extend your right arm straight out in front of you with your arm parallel to the floor. Curl your fingers down and in. Hold for 10 seconds, then release. Next, extend your left arm straight out in front of you; curl your fingers down and in, then release.

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

Stretch Break!

Do a Wrist Stretch Daily!

Ease every day arm and hand tension with this daily stretch for your wrists and fingers. Here’s how:

Sit up tall with your shoulders down and back. Place both hands together with your fingers pointing toward the floor. Gently press your palms together. Hold for 10-30 seconds, then release.

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

Decrease upper body tension with this daily stretch

Get Fit Quick Tip:

Computer stretch for your hands.

Extend one arm straight out in front of you with your palm facing down. Pull your shoulders down and back. Gently curl your fingers in and bend your wrist down. Hold for a count of 10, then release. Repeat with your other arm.

*Consult your physician before performing exercise.

Do this stretch at your desk