IN PHOTOS: Follow these 10 easy cricket exercises to help you beat exhaustion at the workplace

Amid an all-year-round season, and the Indian Premier League almost here, the cricket fever is always around us, even in office. But did you know you could do the very same exercises that you see the players do on the field to help you at the workplace, especially if you spend long hours seated at the desk

Updated On: 2026-03-24 04:43 PM IST

Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto

Mumbai doctors say people don't know but many cricket exercises can be done at the workplace to beat long working hours. Photos Courtesy: File pics

Exercises for the neck and shoulder while workng in the office 
Dr Viraj Gandbhir, who is the orthopedic surgeon at Apollo Spectra says people can do simple desk exercises like neck rotations, shoulder rolls to reduce stiffness. 

Dr Anup Khatri, senior consultant, orthopaedics, Gleneagles Hospital in Parel, also says doing shoulder blade squeezes help strengthen upper back muscles, as most people spend a lot of time at the desk

Exercises for the hands and spine
Dr Anup says wrist stretches give you a good break from typing. Desk workers can try also gentle spine stretches, and seated knee extensions

Exercises for the hands and spine
Dr Anup says wrist stretches give you a good break from typing. Desk workers can try also gentle spine stretches, and seated knee extensions

Overall body exercises for the workplace
Dr Gazanfar says Small, consistent movements during the workday are effective for keeping the body active and reducing strain.

Dr Anup adds that taking brief standing breaks and doing light body stretches every hour can support better joint and muscle health

Importance of cricket exercises at the workplace
Standing up for a quick stretch or short walk every hour, Dr Viraj says, also helps relax muscles, improve posture, and keep the body active during long working hours.  It is necessary to be disciplined just like cricketers and improve the overall well-being.

Dr Viraj reminds cricket is more than just a sport. It teaches discipline, teamwork, dedication, and patience. The physical exercises involved in cricket are running, stretching, and strengthening, are similar to movements people use in everyday life and even at work. Practicing these activities regularly helps improve fitness, coordination, and overall health. Just like exercise, people can also stick to a well-balanced diet, which cricketers follow.

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