Take Micro-breaks With Be Well Vermont
Learn how to take micro breaks -- anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes -- to help reduce physical strain and mental fatigue.
Don’t have time for a full workout? Rather not drive to the gym? You can still get some exercise in only a few minutes, without leaving your home or office.
Taking micro-breaks is a great way to move your body when time and space are limited. These very short breaks from work—anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes—help you reduce physical strain and mental fatigue.
Popular micro-breaks include stretching, practicing deep breathing, and doing quick exercises like pushups and squats.
Our Be Well Vermont digital platform can help you take micro-breaks with a variety of instructional videos. Here are some examples of micro-break videos on Be Well Vermont:
- Three seated mobility moves to release tension
- Two-minute energizing breathwork exercise
- Four strength exercises for balance
- Five simple moves to reset your posture
- Ten desk stretches to release tension
To access these and other videos, log in to Be Well Vermont and select “media.” Then choose “physical activity” and “meditation.” If you don’t have a Be Well Vermont account, you can sign up with just your member ID number. All Blue Cross VT members can access Be Well Vermont for free!
To help you get started taking micro-breaks, watch the video on this page where Blue Cross VT Wellness Consultant Nicole Williams demonstrates a quick chair stretch.
We hope you’ll use Be Well Vermont to form the healthy habit of taking micro-breaks throughout your workday. It can help reduce the negative effects of sitting and supplement more a strenuous exercise routine. To learn more about micro-breaks, check out our blog post on exercising while you work.
