Sitting for hours compresses joints, stiffens muscles and triggers your stress response in a cycle of chronic tension.

Research shows that short movement breaks every 30 minutes can improve blood flow, protect your heart and sharpen your focus.

This three-minute mobility reset combines breathing exercises, joint mobilization and muscle activation to help you feel better all day.

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Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief.”