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If you are one of the growing army of office workers in the West, then this exercise workout is especially designed for you. These de-stressing exercises are simple to perform and you don’t have to leave your office or even your desk to try them.

This unique workout will take no more than 8 to 10 minutes. It can be fitted in at any time during your working day, no matter how busy you think you may be. Although being outside in the fresh air or regular visits to the gym are the best ways to exercise, these options are not always available in the high-powered office culture of the 90s. With long working hours, tight deadlines and job insecurity, it is difficult to make exercise a priority. But it is certain that without exercise you will start to feel the effects of stress and you will find that you are less able to cope with everyday pressure. Your mental and physical health will start to suffer.

Fitting this workout into your office routine is the next best thing to visiting a gym for relieving tension, helping you to relax and correcting your posture. It will also help your concentration, enabling you to perform your work more efficiently throughout the day. Try doing this workout during your coffee or lunch break, or whenever you feel tired or that you just can’t cope. These exercises will give your mind a workout, as well as your body, making you feel more alert. In addition to this workout, try to start cutting down on tea and coffee, replacing them with mineral water. It is a good idea to have a large bottle of water on your desk to sip from whenever you feel like it and to try to finish the bottle by the end of the day. The combination of these exercises and the effects of less caffeine will mean you will notice a real difference in your body and mood within two to three weeks.