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Fit & Well
Health
Ruth Gaukrodger

A physical therapist says desk workers should do these moves every hour—here's what happened when I tried them for a week

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Like a lot of people, I spend most of my working day hunched over a desk. When I finish and clock off, I usually feel stiff and achy from holding this position for too long.

I've interviewed plenty of trainers and physical therapists, who always recommend regular movement as the best way to counteract these aches and pains—exercise snacks, hip stretches and one-minute workouts can all work wonders. But when I spoke to physical therapist Dr Andy Fata-Chan, he said we should all be incorporating some calming breathwork into our movement breaks, too.

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