Short breaks for long work days: Hip flexors and glutes + Neck and upper back

Doing short stretch breaks throughout the day helps to keep your body nimble and pain-free. Your stretching will be even more effective if you add a little resistance to it. Resistance bands are great for that, they make your muscles work a little harder.

This routine consists of two short stretch breaks that you can do together or separately at any point of your day. Each contains very simple movements that are enhanced by the use of the resistance band. I use the light band from this pack. You can do it without the band also. This practice is done standing in front of your desk or by the chair. You can even do those movements while watching or listening to something on your screen that doesn’t require your active participation. please give this practice a try and let me know how it feels!