Stretching for people who sit all day

Long hours in a chair shorten the front of the body and tire the back. These stretches take five minutes and need no equipment.

Open the chest

Clasp your hands behind your back, lift them a little, and look up. Hold for five slow breaths.

Stand, step one foot back, and bend the front knee until you feel the front of the back hip lengthen. Hold for five breaths on each side.

Two short breaks do more good than one long session. Set a quiet reminder for mid-morning and mid-afternoon.