More Computer Fitness Tips

by Heather Long | More from this Blogger

17 Jun 2007 05:47 AM

We've been talking about maintaining our fitness even as we work at home or in the office sitting behind desks and looking at computers all day. It may be great to type a 180 words per minute, but if your health is suffering and your overall sense of well being and fitness are declining - then let's focus on something a little more proactive than typing fast.

More Computer Fitness Tips

Let's talk about getting healthier in your daily habits whether you sit in front of the computer screen or not. This is important, especially if you spend a large amount of time in front of the computer and little time getting physically active. Your body may require a good flushing out of toxins and such; you may want to talk to your physician about the positive and healthy way to do that.

In the meanwhile, here are you computer fitness tips for today:

• Keep Your Body In Motion - Instead of crossing your legs, you may bounce one leg for a bit and then the other. Keeping your legs crossed constantly can lead to reduced blood circulation, so combine motion while you are working with your frequent breaks
• Consider Ankle Weights - Ankle weights are pretty cheap and even just a pound can add to the workout when you are stretching your legs or bouncing them - don't overdue it, the last thing you want is an injury created by too much stress
• Eat Your Meals Regularly - Don't skimp on breakfast and if you eat a small meal about every three to four hours, there is far less desire to munch on junk food while you are working at your desk. Don't forget to take a break and go for a walk or move around every 45 minutes or so
• Check the Position of Your Chair - When you are sitting at your desk, you should have good posture and your keyboard should be in easy reach without a lot of stress on your wrists to type - if it hurts to type for any length of time then maybe you need to make some ergonomic adjustments to allow for positive posture and comfortable wrists

What else do you do to maintain your fitness at your desk?

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Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago.

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