Ab squeeze (1:28)

Help support your lower back and reduce back pain by doing 5 to 10 second ab squeezes.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-AbSqueeze

Arm circles (1:12)

Great to do as a warm-up before exercise or as a simple movement throughout the day to get some blood flow in your upper body, especially when working at a computer all day.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ArmCircles

Bent over reverse fly (1:14)

This simple movement helps work the smaller muscles in your upper back and can be done at home or at the office.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-BentOverReverseFly

Calf stretch (1:20)

Whether you have been sitting a lot, at your desk or in your car, or have been on your feet all day and feel tension in the lower back part of your legs, this simple stretch will help you feel better in minutes.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-CalfStretch

Cardio (1:01)

In a time-crunch to get some cardio done? No problem! Join us for a 1-minute movement that will help pump up your heart rate anytime during the day.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-Cardio

Chair abdominal stability (1:33)

Protect your lower back and spine by strengthening your abdominal muscles with this simple move, which can be done while sitting at your desk. As a bonus, it helps flatten your mid-section too!

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ChairAbdominalStability

Chair squats (1:02)

Build your core foundation and strengthen your legs and glutes with these chair squats.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ChairSquat

Chest stretch (0:55)

Typing at a computer all day can create imbalances in the upper body and pain. Get fast relief with this 1-minute chest stretch.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ChestStretch

Eagle arms (1:34)

Take a quick break from working at your computer with this simple move that helps stretch out your neck and shoulders within minutes.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-EagleArms

Forward fold (1:50)

Having low back pain can slow you down. This simple move will help provide fast relief by stretching your hamstrings, hips and low back muscles.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ForwardFold

Lunge chair (1:10)

Help support your balance and improve lower body strength by doing 10 to 15 second lunges using a chair as needed.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-LungeChair

Lunge weight (2:02)

Improve lower body strength by doing 5 to 15 lunge repetitions using water bottles for weights and for biceps curls as you come up.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-LungeWeight

March in place (1:10)

Use as a warm-up or to add some cardio into your busy day, this simple move can be done anywhere, anytime, and does not require any equipment.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-MarchinPlace

Modified supported chair (1:07)

Great for balance and strengthening muscles in the lower body, this move also encourages blood flow throughout the body and can be used as a quick afternoon pick-me-up.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ModifiedSupportedChair

Neck stretch (1:12)

Is your neck feeling tight from working at your computer all day? Get fast relief with this 1-minute neck stretch.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-NeckStretch

Overhead press (1:27)

Get the blood pumping through your upper body and strengthen your shoulders with this simple move, which can be done at the office or at home, seated or standing.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-OverheadPress

Overhead stretch (1:12)

Working at a computer daily can weaken your upper body muscles, causing imbalances and pain. This simple move helps stretch your chest and shoulders and can be done while seated at a desk or standing.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-OverheadStretch

Push up desk (1:36)

Improve upper body strength by doing 5 to 20 push-ups using your desk, a table or a wall.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-PushUpDesk

Quad stretch (1:42)

This stretch focuses on the front upper part of your legs and is great to do if you have been on your feet all day, sitting at your desk or driving a lot.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-QuadStretch

Reach up & over (1:01)

This stretch is great for lengthening each side of your body and regaining a fuller range of motion, helping to reduce muscle tension and pain and lowering your risk of injuries.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ReachUpandOver

Reach up & touch toes (1:14)

Great to do as a warm-up activity before a workout or on its own as a quick afternoon pick-me-up. This move is easy to incorporate into your busy life, whether you are at home or the office.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ReachUpandTouchToes

Seated cat/cow (1:33)

Get some blood flow and mobility in your spine within minutes with this simple move, done while seated at your desk and in cadence with your breath.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SeatedCatCow

Seated hamstring (1:30)

Relieve low back pain from sitting all day with these seated hamstring stretches exercises.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SeatedHamstrings

Seated hip opener (1:36)

Reduce low back pain from sitting all day with these seated hip opener exercises.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SeatedHipOpener

Seated mountain pose (1:15)

Inspired from the traditional standing yoga pose, this seated option can be done at your desk throughout your workday to give your body and mind a nice break.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SeatedMountainPose

Seated twist (1:24)

Reduce low back pain from sitting all day with these seated twist exercises, which are nice alternatives to sit ups or planks for engaging your core muscles throughout your workday.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SeatedTwist

Shadow boxing (1:29)

Release some stress throughout your workday and get your heart pumping with these shadow boxing moves.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ShadowBoxin

Shoulder squeeze (1:41)

Feeling tension in your shoulders, neck and upper back from working long hours at your desk? This simple activity will provide fast relief and can be done anytime.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-ShoulderSqueeze

Side bending mountain pose (1:13)

Sitting for long periods of time, either at your desk or driving, can weaken your muscles and make you more prone to injuries and pain. Increase your range of motion by stretching all the muscles from your head to your hip with this simple move.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SideBendingMountainPose

Side leg & kick (1:27)

Sitting a lot? Help strengthen your core, hip muscles and improve your balance with these side leg lifts and kicks.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-SideLegKick

Triceps dip (2:21)

Improve upper body strength and tone your arms by doing 5 to 10 triceps dips using a chair or a patio bench.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-TricepsDip

Wrist stretch (0:51)

Working at a computer all day? Get some much-needed relief in your wrists with this 1-minute stretch.

https://kvgo.com/bcbsflorida/MovementMinute-WristStretch

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