Sitting still for too long tightens your muscles, reduces circulation, and increases the risk of muscle fatigue and joint pain.
Just a few minutes of light stretching can:
- Improve blood flow
- Relieve tension in your neck, back, and shoulders
- Boost energy and focus
⏱️ How Often?
Take a 2–5 minute break every 30–45 minutes. Use this time to:
- Stand up and walk around
- Roll your shoulders and neck
- Stretch your wrists, arms, and legs
✨ Easy Desk Stretches
- Neck tilt: gently tilt your head side to side
- Shoulder rolls: forward and backward
- Wrist circles: loosen those typing muscles
- Torso twist: stretch your spine side to side
💻 Dev Tip
Use the Pomodoro technique with stretch breaks between focus blocks. You can also try:
- A standing desk
- A sit-stand routine (alternate hourly)
- Apps like Stretchly or Workrave to remind you
✅ TL;DR
“Move a little. Stretch a little. Code a lot better.”
Keep your body in motion — even a small break makes a big difference.