LPT Request: For people who work at a desk or sit in chairs for most of the day, what are some things we can do to prevent our bodies (and mind) from deteriorating over time from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer.

Submitted by threespeaks t3_124wi1s in LifeProTips

I work from home and sit at my desk in my expensive chair that is supposed to help. There are some tips like stretching and looking away from your computer every 20 minutes. I’m not very dedicated to the stretching though and people who work in an office may not like standing up and stretching front of everyone throughout the day. What are some other tips?

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keepthetips t1_je15yqu wrote

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icelock013 t1_je1b2w6 wrote

Buy a kitchen timer or whatever, set it for every hour. When the alarm goes off, get up, stretch, whatever.

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SparkleBugU2 t1_je1fhy6 wrote

I have a desk that can change in height. So i can stand and work. I also have a barstool it works amazing.

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sandyslopez t1_je1fjst wrote

Altérnate between push-ups and squats every hour

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threespeaks OP t1_je1uu9z wrote

Replying to SparkleBugU2 (#2,425,925)

Interesting. I have some butcher block walnut I built on to one of those sit/stand desks. But for some reason I find it hard to focus on what I’m doing when I’m standing. I’ll start out standing but when I really need to focus on something I go back to sitting.

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Barnsy319 t1_je1vogb wrote

Make rounds of coffee regular, has lots of social benefits too if the coffee making area is in another part of the office.

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Kpt1NSANO t1_je23xdg wrote

Cat-cow pose to relieve lower back pain. Psoas stretch to unlock tight hips.

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LossPreventionGuy t1_je32d1r wrote

get a treadmill, any boring meetings just take a walk. Even if it's 1 mph

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EricaJ79 t1_je4i70m wrote

Watch your wrist placement when typing. Carpal tunnel is painful. Make sure your screen is at or just above eye level to prevent neck and upper back pain.

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Bryan_Mills2020 t1_je57i6z wrote

When I worked in an office building I would park far from the building so I had to walk more. I would use the stairs instead of the elevator. I would also go outside and take a walk during my lunch break, sometimes eating while I walked.

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