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Desk workers need to stretch out the rhomboids, the muscles responsibl­e (in part) for pulling our shoulder blades down and opening up our chest, says Pilates teacher Nathalie Clough (@nathalie.clough on Instagram). ‘This draws the head back, which is integral to counteract­ing our computer posture. Sit in a comfortabl­e position, hands together just above the head, elbows wide. Keeping the elbows back, start to straighten up the arms towards the ceiling. Aim for 5-10 reps, then repeat three times. It doesn’t sound like much but I promise, it will burn!’

Find an online month-long challenge. Kat Farrants, creator of the yoga app Movement For Modern Life, says users love the 28-day yoga programmes and challenges, because by the end of that time period, you’ve created a daily habit: ‘You get to create the thoughts, words and actions that make up today and each day. Think of getting on your mat and using the tools at your disposal as just a choice, and that you can exercise that choice.’

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