How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer

Sitting at the computer all day is not exactly good
for the body. If you have to be at a desk all day long, doing some
simple things can improve your posture and health.

Steps

1. Sit properly in a good chair designed for desk work.
   Your back should be straight, shoulders back, and the top of your
   monitor should be level with your eyes. If you have to look down or up,
   you need to adjust the height of your screen. If you keep leaning
   forward, first get your eyesight checked. After a while you will
   improve your posture and no longer need this restraint.
2. Maintain an ergonomic body posture while
   typing. Be sure your wrists are slightly lower than your elbows. This
   will help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Keep your legs bent at the
   knees so that the knees are only slightly higher than your hips. Feet
   should be flat on the floor or on a step stool of some sort.
3. Stand up every half hour to stretch or walk around a bit.
4. stretch your calves, and give your eyes a break
   from focusing on your computer screen. This will also help prevent
   blood clots from developing in your legs. Blood clots are very common
   among middle-aged computer users