by sarah | Mar 8, 2016
How long do you spend at your desk in one go? One or two hours? All day? And how about after work – do you spend the evening relaxing on the sofa? Many adults spend around 60% of their waking hours sitting down (1, 2) , increasing their risk of serious illness...
by sarah | Feb 29, 2016
A correctly set up desk, computer and chair will help you maintain good posture, reducing strain on your back, neck and shoulders and helping you feel more comfortable. Sitting down all day is really not good for your health – and sitting badly is even worse!...
by sarah | Feb 25, 2016
Here’s a lovely stretch for your back and hips. I particularly like this one because you can do it in your chair at work. 1. Sit upright in a chair with your feet on the floor. 2. Cross your right knee over your left leg. Place your left hand on your...
by sarah | Feb 22, 2016
No matter how good your desk set up or your posture, sitting for hours on end is bad for your body. I recommend getting up and away from your desk every hour, but if that’s not possible, stretches are a great alternative. I’ve prepared this quick and easy...
by sarah | Feb 18, 2016
There are thousands of office furniture and ergonomics products on the market. Some of them are great but some are pretty useless. Never fear though, I’m here to explain what you need. Today I’m looking at foot rests. Are they any good, or just more...
