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toward healthier options, such as convertible stand up/sit
down desks or treadmill desks (if you have the skill to think
and walk at the same time), most of us have to face our
chairs every day. What a pain!
There are ways to prevent the negative effects, such as
stiffness and poor circulation, of constant sitting:
• Get up and move! If you find yourself sitting for
extended periods of time, you need to break the
habit. Schedule an alarm for every 30 minutes to get
up and take a lap around your office. Manage your
time effectively by going to pick up your paper from
the printer or grabbing a glass of water. Even better?
Visit a co-worker to talk about a project instead of
sending an email.
• Establish proper sitting habits. Keep your back
straight, feet at 90 degrees, and eyes level with the top of
your computer screen. Make sure your shoulders aren’t
hunched when resting your elbows on your desk to type.
• Stretch in place. Adding stretching to your daily routine
is beneficial for anyone. Stand up and do a few stretches
at your desk to get your muscles loosened up and
moving. Feeling spunky? Add a few jumping jacks in to
get your heart rate pumping for some extra energy.
• Realize how much sitting you do. Sitting for eight hours
at your job has negative effects on your body, but going
home and sitting on the couch for the rest of the night
doubles those effects, increasing cause for concern. If you
have a sedentary job, make a point of taking a walk when
you get home or spend some time on your feet with your
kids or at the gym. Keeping active during breaks and on
the weekends will help combat negative effects from the
work week.
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