I had the honor to attend physical education classes for children at the Meremäe school in Setomaa and conduct training for adults at the gym in Obinitsa. In the physical education class, the children performed slightly different exercises than usual, learned about the effect and importance of exercise on the body and health. In addition, […]
Lower back pain often occurs for the reason that the iliac-lumbar muscle (essentially a hip flexor muscle, popularly known as the “sprinter’s muscle”) is under tension. The iliac-lumbar muscle is necessary for standing up from a sitting position, as well as for walking. If these muscles are stiff and do not bend, pain occurs in […]
… how to be more active at work. Instead of taking the elevator take the stairs instead. Make a detour to fill up your water glass. Instead of calling your colleague go talk to him in person. During your lunch break take a slightly longer walk than to the nearest coffee shop. Try talking to […]
In earlier life conditions, we did not need instructions to breathe correctly. Just like an animal and a child, a person naturally breathed correctly. However, civilization brought changes in human life. Due to our predominantly sedentary lifestyle, we have adopted an unnatural posture while standing, walking, sitting. It has robbed us of the ability to […]
Welcome to Firmafitness blog! I’ll start from the beginning: who am I? I have a Law degree from University of Tartu, I’ve also improved my legal knowledge in Germany and in the United States, and practiced my legal knowledge in law firms. In addition, I have studied German language and literature at the University of […]
There are no known negative consequences of office fitness. Except for excessive motivation and energy. In order to perform office gymnastics, you need to get up from your chair and move! Below I have described what happens when you do office fitness. Better posture Stretching exercises are essential for a person who works with a […]
Take a deep breath through your nose and… Do you remember to focus on your breathing while you work? Do you take a moment and take a deep breath in and out? I believe many do not. I don’t think I would do it myself if I didn’t breathe with my clients on a daily […]
In the gym, there are many gymgoers who barely build muscle. Of course, there are different body types and genetic predispositions that determine how big we can grow our muscle mass. Achieving your fitness goals depends on dedication and discipline. The question is often asked: “What should I do to achieve my goals?” Regardless of […]
During the working day, it is very useful for the body to get up and do some movements. The body is meant to move, use it! An active exercise break improves mood, gets the blood moving and improves concentration. Maybe try something that requires a little more effort? The more difficult the exercise, the better […]
or the survival strategy of sitting. Look at how your colleagues are sitting on the chair. Many are probably hunched forward and have to bring their arms forward to reach the keyboard. In such a position, the neck also goes into an unnatural position. Sitting on a soft cushion at the back of the chair […]
