Thursday, April 14, 2022

Energize Your Coffee Break

Instead of simply reaching for the java the next time you feel a midshift slump, take a few minutes to get moving

Not only can fancy coffee drinks pack a huge caloric punch—sometimes topping 500 calories for a single serving—experts say that sitting down and relaxing for a coffee break can trick your brain into thinking it should be getting ready for bed, sapping you of your get-up-and-go.

To quickly get your blood flowing, do 10 to 15 reps of the standing cat-cow detailed below, and say hello to a more alert version of you!

As with all exercise programs, speak with your health practitioner prior to starting any regimen.

Sources: nbcnews.com, starbucks.ca

Standing Cat-cow

This exercise can be done with no equipment.

1. Stand with your knees slightly bent.
2. Lean forward from your hips, placing your hands above your knees.
3. Inhale as you round your shoulders forward, tucking your chin toward your chest.
4. Exhale as you reverse, lifting your chin toward the sky and arching your lower back slightly.

TIP: This move is great for relaxing tense shoulders and relieving a tight upper back.

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Energize Your Coffee Break

Standing Cat-cow

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