About 200,000 keystrokes each day is what full-time use of the computer can involve. And many users make these strokes while assuming awkward postures or going through forceful exertions – leading to nerve, muscle, tendon, or ligament damage.

If you use a computer extensively, experts recommend that you consider proper workstation layout and posture techniques to minimise the risk of developing injuries.

Do you check your mail compulsively every few minutes? Does your life circle around your laptop? Hours of gaming or writing source code have you glued to the desk? If yes, here are the tips to stay fit.

Give it a break: Understand that you are not a superman (or a superwoman). Stroll around your office corridor once in a while and meet your friends. Don’t go all out and start partying bang in the middle of a work, but walk up to any colleagues you need to chat with, get your own bottle of water, and give yourself a break from the desk at regular intervals.

Ditch the lift and take the stairs: Believe us when we say this – the taller your office building, the better this game gets! Watch your stamina improve while you race your co-worker to the floor you need to get to. Even if it entails pausing a bit to get your breath back before walking into the meeting, think about all those calories you’ll burn in the process.

Resist eating in between meal times: Kick the temptation to binge on oily foods in between meals. Opt for healthier snacks like fresh fruits, cereals, or almonds. Health experts suggest the trick lies in dealing with the peak of your cravings, which lasts for only ten to fifteen minutes. Go for other options – talk to a co-worker or make that phone call.

Respect your limits: Hey, laptop athlete, like a runner or swimmer you have your limits too. So, when you feel tired, try and respect it! Rest. Walk during your lunch break.

Source: healthmeup