What you'll learn
The first part of the course deals with setting up your workspace to build the correct foundations for overall health and relief from back pain.
In the second part we will focus on the proper posture while sitting and working on a computer.
Five-minute lessons focused on exercising various body parts that tend to be problematic when sitting at a computer.
Used by Volkswagen concern Škoda Auto in Europe to keep their employees healthy and productive while working from home or at the office.
Feel better and rejuvenated, have more energy, and be ready to do your best at your desk.

Requirements
There are no prerequisites nor prior knowledge of pilates necessary for this course.

Description
Did you know that people who do office work sit at a computer for up to 9 hours a day, which comes out to 85 days a year?People who work from home stay in the same room most of the day. If they do not introduce regular exercises and walks into our daily routine, they end up with even less activity than when working in the office.No wonder, then, that 80% of us suffer from back pain. The human body needs natural movement, not long periods of sitting in a chair or on a couch. Sitting is the least desirable position because the body loses its flexibility and strength.Sedentary work and lack of exercise can further contribute to the following problemsoor postures, such as kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosisprolapse of the discs in the neck and the lumbar spinecarpal tunnel syndromedegeneration and pain in the hip jointspelvic floor dysfunctionosteoporosiseye fatigue and drynessincorrect functioning of organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart, or lungsmigrainesformation of varicose veinsslowing down the metabolismrisk of cardiovascular diseasetype 2 diabetes and obesityanxiety and depressionYou can prevent these problems if you learn to rejuvenate your body and use it properly, both when working in the office and from home. It is necessary to alternate between work and regular 5-minute breaks, ideally every 30 - 45 minutes.Get up, stretch, walk, or do a 5-minute exercise specifically tailored to the office or home environment. You will feel better and begin to prevent future problems.I developed this course using the latest scientific findings and innovative techniques.This online course has three parts.1) Workspace ergonomicsThe first part of the course deals with setting up your workspace to build the correct foundations for overall health and relief from back pain.2) Proper Body PostureHere we will focus on the proper posture while sitting and working on a computer.3) Five-minute workoutsIn the last part of the course, you will find five-minute lessons focused on exercising various body parts that tend to be problematic when sitting at a computer. These include shoulders, spine, hip joints, or carpal tunnels.You should exercise for at least 5 minutes twice a day, ideally in the morning and the afternoon. You will feel better and rejuvenated, have more energy, and be ready to do your best at your desk.The Volkswagen concern Škoda Auto in Europe uses this course to keep their employees healthy and productive while working from home or at the office.

Who this course is for
If you have a sedative job or spend much time sitting down, then this course is for you. It will help you work on correct posture, prevent and/or help you deal with issues such as poor posture, disc prolapse, carpal tunnel, hip joint pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, osteoporosis, eye fatigue, migraines, varicose veins, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, etc.