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Despite my part-time job as a personal trainer, my full-time work as a fitness editor means I spend quite a lot of time sitting during the day. Sure, I like to get up and move around often, work out, and my dog gets plenty of long walks, but that doesn't always counteract the effects of prolonged sitting .

When I've spent arguably too long at my desk, I have one of the best yoga mats rolled out and on standby; when I get a spare few minutes, I'll work through a short mobility routine or gentle stretching, just to get things moving. It offers gentle muscle tension relief and allows me to move my joints and free up some space in my body.

It only takes 10 minutes, and I share the routine below, plus some benefits you can expect with regular practice.…