This information will change from time to time and is simply items of general interest, advice for living and anything else that I come across that grabs my attention.

DESK EXERCISES

Hand fan

With your palms facing up out in front of you, move your fingers together toward you as though you’re waving at yourself. Repeat 10 times.

Finger stretch

This exercise strengthens the wrist. With arms in front of you, interlace your fingers. Press your palms out in front and push forward so that your fingers are stretching. Hold this for 10 seconds and repeat.

Thumb sweep

This releases tension in the thumb muscles. With your arms on arm rests and palms facing up to the ceiling, move your thumb outward at a 90-degree angle. Sweep your thumb across your hand to the base of your pinky finger. Repeat 10 times.

Shoulder tap

This strengthens arms and upper back. Extend your arms out to the side and bring them in to tap the shoulders. Repeat 10 times.

Neck to shoulder press

This releases neck tension. Tilt head down toward shoulder and hold. Do this five times and repeat on the other side.

Upper body stretch

Sitting on chair, push back and grab the back of the chair, twist, and look over opposite shoulder and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat on other side.

Resistance march

Place both feet flat on the floor. March in place lifting one leg and then the other. Place your hands on your knees and push against the direction of the march. Do this so that you lift each leg 10 times.

It is recommended that you get up and walk around every 45 minutes while you’re working at the computer.

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