Don't Just Sit There! How to Get Fit at Your Desk

Reach for the Ceiling As You Reach for Your Career Goals

You know that neck pain between the shoulder blades you get after hunching over your keyboard? "Your body is trying to say, 'This position is bad for you.' And we're not listening," says Coopersmith. She suggests reaching both arms up to the ceiling and arching your back. Bring the arms down and stretch forward, opening the upper back. Do this every 20 minutes, says Coopersmith.