So many of us spend more time on our bottoms during the day than doing any other activity. And it's this sitting that is ruining our health. The average desk worker loses a quarter to a third of their flexibility (range of motion) during their adult life. This is not good as inflexibility worsens and your ability to perform everyday chores such as getting dressed in the morning or getting out of bed. It also means you could end up in a nursing home before the age of 80.
To prevent the ill-effects of inflexibility, it's important that you include regular stretching exercises into your day. Spending 10 to 12 minutes each day to stretch is nothing compared to the benefits you will get. At a minimum, you should stress three times a week. Another great option is to practice yoga. The perfect yoga move for tight leg and trunk muscles is downward dog, Downward dog involves making a "V". Standing upright, bend forward from the hips, so you and up with your hands flat on the floor and you are on your toes - looking like a "V". Shoulders should not be up near your ears - push your shoulders down. Also, push your heels towards the fall.
Don't forget to take little breaks during work too. Get up and go for a two-minute walk. Roll your shoulders and neck.
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