A few great ways to stay active at your work desk
- May 10, 2017
- 2 min read
We can agree we sit in front of a computer somewhere at some time during the day. Although you may think you don't spend much time in front of one, you do. Just think that in the early 1900's no computer in sight. Computers only started to emerge in the mid 1940's. You ever wonder how people lived their lives? I do occasionally, mostly while I'm sitting in front of one of these computers. You see, obesity rates have increased drastically since those years until now. National adults cases of obesity have increased to as much as 40%, and children weren't being recorded until 1963 which are now at 20%. To finish off the list, adolescents showed an increase to 21%. We know and can't deny that the rise of fast-food and restaurants have invaded and culturally transformed the way we live, eat and move actively about our days. Sadly fitness has begun to take a backseat for most Americans. Our modern culture has also shifted from the industrial to the technological age in the blink of an eye and you didn't even notice it. You're just here and most likely you have got a lot of stuff that you need to get done on that good 'ol desktop. Considering that we must keep in mind a few tips to stay active while we are working at our work desks.
* Posture- Shoulders back and push your hips as far back as they can go in the chair.Adjust the seat height so your feet are flat on the floor and your knees equal to, or slightly lower than, your hips. Keep your screen at eye level
*Take breaks- It is recommended that you get up from you chair every 20-30 minutes to allow your body to stretch out and allow your body's blood flow to resume its natural cycle.
*Become active at your desk- During that time you are sitting think and you can come up with your own style of exercise. Me for example, I flex my quads, hamstrings, gluteus muscles and calves. All at once for a good 20-30 seconds. It's a great way to increase blood flow to your lower region that is otherwise slacking, and it also strengthens your muscles more than you think. Other exercise can be implemented along like toe and heel raises and inward-outward shifting. Be careful. If it hurts you than you most likely are not doing it right or you may have an injury.
*Stretch- You may even do this on you chair if it allows, but most effective if you stand. Give yourself some space and just make yourself as long and big as you can. Be careful, don't fall back.
*Hydrate- This is key. Without water all will be for nothing. You will prevent spasms and dehydration. So take a big bottle full of water and sit it next to you. Not soda.
*Be smart, think smart- Make wise choices in all your daily activities, and keep a good hygiene, and remember the good ergonomics. Be sure that while doing these things, you may already be on your way to a Healthier, Happier You.
Stay Strong. Stay Positive. Stay Focused.
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