Are You A Computer Potato?

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Article Title: Are You A Computer Potato?

Author: Kirsten Hawkins

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Working at the computer for hours a day leads to just as big a

rear-end spread as sitting on the couch all day watching

television. But you’ve got work to do! How can you avoid the

poor fitness that comes with a sit down job?

First, the wisest thing you can do is to schedule breaks every

fifteen to twenty minutes. Walk around and do something

different for a few minutes. People tend to think that the

interruption of thought will hinder their work. On the

contrary, folks who actually take these breaks insist that they

have twice as much energy and get nearly quadruple the amount of

work done each day.

Why? The brain refreshes, sort of like your webpage does. When

you come back to a task after a break, you’re more refreshed

and ready to tackle your current project. If you have a laptop,

that’s even better. Take it to a different room every hour and a

half. Watch how your overall energy increases as you change

scenery once in a while!

During the wait time on your computer – there’s so much of this

– you can do a few stretches. While your page is loading, try

these neck exercises to reduce strain and stress in this area.

Slowly, turn your head to the right as far as you can. Hold

this position for fifteen seconds. Then repeat for the left

side. When you get up for a break, stop at the door frame of

your office. Hold your arms in the “hold up” position – as if

were robbing you and you had your hands in the air

(bent at the elbows). Then place the inside of your arms and

your palms on each side of the door frame and lean in slowly.

Hold the stretch for twenty seconds.

These little stretches can literally save you much stress. Many

computer workers end up with a stiff neck or arm and hand pain.

Taking frequent breaks and getting in the habit of stretching

when you have downtime can lessen the possibility for problems

in the future.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a nutrition and health

expert from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.popular-diets.com/

for more great nutrition, well-being, and vitamin tips as well

as reviews and comments on popular diets.

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