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Working remotely has many challenges that we’ve all been facing over the last few weeks, including setting up a comfortable space to work. You believe you’ve figured out the best setup for your home office, but whether it’s an actual desk or the dining room table, it still might not be the best for you, physically.

Neck or back pain could set in by sitting in this new office for long periods of time. Katie Huber, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness with Campus Recreation, is happy to share a few tips to prevent and combat discomfort, including stretching exercises that you can do at your desk (or table).

Katie's Tips:

• take small breaks throughout the day and just move away from your desk periodically.
• stand up and stretch your legs
• factor in a few breaks, even short walks, during your day
• STRETCH! She’s created a video with stretches that are perfect to do during the course of the day, especially after one of those WebEx meetings. These can be done just by moving your chair away from your desk and take only four or five minutes. Check out her video, below!

 É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Human Resources Department has also chipped in with some best practices for good workplace ergonomics - View

To stay healthy, follow É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation on social media - @É«ÀÇÉçÇøCampusRec: , , and  - for their daily well-being tips. And by the time we’re back in our offices on campus, you’ll have made these stretches and practices a part of your routine, which will lead to a healthier and happier work day!