20 | Desk Exercises

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Desk Exercises"

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SEWT Team
October 14, 2025

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If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, knowing how to talk about “desk exercises” can help you stay active, reduce stress, and feel more focused throughout the day. As an ESL learner, this topic is useful for both wellness conversations and professional environments where health habits are often shared. Today’s vocabulary will help you describe physical activities you can do in small spaces, even without going to the gym. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Stretch (Verb / Noun): To extend your muscles or body to improve flexibility or release tension.

  2. Posture (Noun): The position of your body when sitting or standing.

  3. Neck roll (Noun): A gentle movement where you slowly rotate your head to loosen the neck muscles.

  4. Chair squats (Noun): An exercise where you stand up and sit down repeatedly to strengthen your legs.

  5. Circulation (Noun): The movement of blood through the body, often improved by physical activity.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Stretch

    • I always stretch my arms and shoulders after typing for a long time.

    • Try doing a quick stretch every hour.

    • Standing up to stretch helps me stay focused.

  2. Posture

    • Good posture helps prevent back pain.

    • I corrected my posture by sitting up straight.

    • Poor posture can cause neck and shoulder problems.

  3. Neck roll

    • Start your break with a slow neck roll to release tension.

    • Neck rolls help after looking at a screen for too long.

    • I do a few neck rolls before every meeting.

  4. Chair squats

    • Chair squats are great if you want to move without leaving your desk area.

    • Try doing 10 chair squats during your break.

    • I add chair squats to my routine for a quick energy boost.

  5. Circulation

    • Moving around helps improve circulation.

    • Sitting too long can slow down your circulation.

    • Simple movements like stretching improve circulation and reduce fatigue.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

I try to take short movement breaks during the day to stay healthy while working. I start with a few neck rolls to relax my shoulders, then do a quick stretch for my back and arms. Good posture is also important, so I make sure to sit up straight and adjust my chair. On days when I feel tired, I add chair squats for a quick boost. These simple desk exercises help improve my circulation and keep me energized, even during long hours at my computer.