Know any exercises to follow when at a computer all day?

Question

If you know what i mean- whilst you are at the computer etc.

Answer 1

http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=106&sid=174033
http://www.bodytrends.com/articles/flexibility/inachair.htm
http://www.easydesktopyoga.com/

The last link is basically yoga and is good.

Answer 2

The most important thing to do is to get up from your desk and move around every 1/2 hour. Take your eyes off your computer screen and gaze into the far distance. Drink a glass of water. Some computers have alarm clock functions which can be set to remind you to get up. If you don't have such a function there are shareware programs you can download which will act as a timer (there are many to choose from, go to www.shareware.com and search for "timer" and you'll see a large selection of free timers you can run on your computer).



Stay aware of your posture while you are sitting at your desk working and observe your attitude about task completion. It is as important to take care of the "tool", your body, as the task.

Do not eat your lunch at your desk. During your lunch break do an activity that involves physical exercise: walking, go to the gym, shopping.

Include full body stretches in your daily activity, emphasize the upper body. Stretch before you go to sleep at night.

Observe your sleeping position. Don't curl up your wrists or put your arm under your head when sleeping on your side. Make sure that you have the right pillow height for sleeping. The neck should be supported, but too many pillows will create problems as well. You want the head to rest comfortably. The neck should be in line with the rest of the spine.

Check that your work station is set up correctly. Monitor screen should be eye level or below eye level. New keyboards and mouse designs can help prevent strain.

Develop an exercise program that includes upper body strength, so that you can sit comfortably in an upright position without slouching. The program must also include exercise for flexibility, to stretch out the contracted muscles of the wrist, arm, shoulder, neck and upper back.

If pain persists, go to a competent health-care professional who is experienced in treating carpal tunnel and repetitive stress disorders.

Answer 3

Yes dance to the birdy song that will get all the parts moving again.I've just done it and now I'm ready for another 10 hour stint at the computer.

Answer 4

calves- lift your heels up off the floor while toes are still touching. Do this numerous times and you'll feel the muscles working.

tummy- flex your tummy muscles every time you think of it and hold as long as possible

tummy 2- sit with your bum on the edge of the chair a and lift your legs (keeping them straight) up over and over.

tush- squeeze those cheeks, release, repeat

neck, sholders- roll them

wrist- squeeze a stress ball

Stretch- as often as possible anything

Answer 5

Leg lifts
Shoulder stretches, rotation (helps release fatigue)
Arm raise and bicep curls
tummy-sucking-in action!
Do have a closed-eyes moment every hour (not exactly an exercise but good for your eyes)
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go walkies up and down the stairs...

Answer 6

Doing squats, wall pushups, and other stuff is great! Except I don't do them at my desk because I feel a little silly. I do it on my bathroom breaks in the restroom. Obviously when no one else is in there. If there is someone in there - try to use the handicap stall.

Answer 7

yes they are called ergonomic breaks.....foot presses- just like in heels use the ball ofyour foot to press your legs up and this will flex your calves .....ankle rotation- rotate each ankle in a circle ...these things can improve circulation and keep you more alert....if you are talking about for burning calories they do have mini cycles for just your feet. at least every hour get up and walk to the restroom etc.

Answer 8

Take walks to people's desk rather than phoning and emailing. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Take all your breaks, and use them to walk outside. Basically, try and find ways to walk around rather than sit all day long. Walking does more than you think!

Answer 9

Try getting an excerise ball, just sitting on those strenghtens your "core" and burns calories. Or you could sit on the chair and slowly raise yout legs, then lower and repeat.

Answer 10

Yes, get up and walk away from looking at the screen. Focus on object near and far from you.

Answer 11

YOU CAN STAND IN FRONT OF YOUR CHAIR AND DO "SQUATS". TAKE YOUR BOTTOM BACK TO THE CHAIR LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO SIT BACK DOWN BUT BEFORE YOU REACH THE CHAIR STAND BACK UP FULLY. THIS WILL WORK YOU LEGS AND ALSO YOUR ABS IF YOU CONTRACT THAT MUSCLE WHILE SQUATTING. WORKS FOR ME.