 A workday spent seated at a computer screen can mean stiff muscles and tired eyes. But quick exercise breaks at your desk—before you feel discomfort—can help. Stand up and stretch your arms above your head. Or close your eyes and press against them gently with your palms. Hold each position for five to 30 seconds.
Physical Therapy
Abdominal pain—commonly called a “stitch in your side”—is a frequent complaint during exercise. How to avoid it? Choose swimming, aerobics, or bike riding over running. Working out more than three times a week also may help. And keep aging: Stitches strike less often after about age 30.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
It’s never too late to start exercising. Frail, inactive adults in their 80s began treadmill walking and stationary bicycling three times a week. After six months, they had built up their endurance and lowered their blood pressure. They also could better handle everyday living tasks, such as dressing, shopping, and cooking.
Journal of the American Geriatric Society
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