The LITS Wellness Committee hosted its 2nd stretch break event on January 8th at the North Decatur Building in the High Falls classroom. Designed to increase strength, flexibility, and focus, the 30-minute stretch break session was led by a Blomeyer Health Fitness Center staff member. Some of the stretching exercises included torso twists, hand and finger extensions, leg hugs, and shoulder shrugs. The participants who attended the session really enjoyed it. “The stretching felt really good! I was stretching muscles I have not used in a long time,” said a LITS Business & Administration staff member. “The soothing classical music really help me to relax and connect with my inner peace,” said another participant.
LITS staff enjoying the Stretch Break
If you missed the opportunity to participate in the stretch break session, the LITS Wellness Committee will be hosting another one soon. Details regarding the next stretch break session will be mentioned in the biweekly wellness update email that is disseminated to LITS Staff on Mondays. However, don’t wait until the next stretch break session to stretch as regular stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy. Do some exercises at your desk. Click here to try these 1-2 or 5 minute stretching exercises that can be done while sitting or standing at your desk.