Written on March 10th, 2009 at 12:03 am by Darren Rowse
10 Ways to get Fit WHILE Blogging
I was recently chatting to Sahar from Fat Fighter TV about blogging and asked if she could come up with some ways for us bloggers (read that as ME) to keep fit. Sahar went beyond what I expected and came back with 10 exercises for us to do WHILE STILL BLOGGING!
As bloggers, we tend to do a lot of sitting as we write, Tweet, Stumble, etc. By the end of the day it’s easy to feel tense, sore and sedentary. But since this is just so unhealthy, I’ve come up with some things we can all do to help us get fit as we blog – exercises to get our heart rate up, help us tone up and de-stress. All at the comfort of our blogging desk… or close by.
1. Cyber Squats – Who says you have to sit when you’re online? Set your chair aside for a few minutes and instead do squats as you write your next blog post, comment, or when you cruise around the Web. I’m squatting as I write this post – ouch!
2. RSS Raises – As you’re sitting at your desk, straighten your knees and lift your legs out in front of you. Do this as you catch up on your favorite blogs on your RSS reader.
3. 10 Minute Move it! Break #1 – Alternate jogging in place with jumping jacks – do a minute of each and repeat 5 times.
4. Twitter Tummy Tone – Tighten your abs for 30 seconds and then release. Do this as you tweet.
5. Social Squeezes – Tighten your glutes for 30 seconds and then release. (Good thing noone can see you at this social, right?) Repeat as you Stumble, Digg, or Friend on Facebook.
6. 10 Minute Move it! Break #2 – Grab a step stool and climb up and down – get creative if you like and alternate knee lifts at the top of the step.
7. Inbox Incline – While you’re sitting with your feet on the floor, raise your heels so you are on the balls of your feet and lower them. make sure you can feel it in your calves. Do this as you read and reply to your emails.
8. 10 Minute Move it! Break #3 – Do walking lunges around the house. Want to make it more challenging? Add some weights and do bicep curls at the same time.
9. Blogger Breather – Grab a quick minute to just close your eyes and focus on your breath. Count to 10 as you slowly inhale through your nose, thinking positive thoughts. Exhale through your mouth, again counting to 10. This time release all the tension and stress out of your body. Repeat if you have a few more seconds.
10. Sign Off Stretches – Your neck and shoulders can get pretty tense when you sit at a computer too long. So loosen them up throughout the day with:
- Shoulder shrugs – with your head at your chest, shrug your shoulders up and down.
- Neck Rolls – relax your shoulders and let your head roll forward. Slowly rotate your head in a circle. Repeat five times.
Do these exercises throughout the day to avoid blogger booty! You’ll feel better which could help you blog better.
Anyone else have some blogger exercises to share?
Read more of Sahar’s work at Fat Fighter TV.
122 Responses to “10 Ways to get Fit WHILE Blogging” - Add Yours
Ashe Mischief
March 10th, 2009 12:04 am
Get a balance ball and replace your chair with it for a few hours each day! It’ll improve balance, work your core, and it’s kind of fun to bounce up and down on.
Splendid Kid
March 10th, 2009 12:05 am
Oh, I do like the set up of her computer.
Jensen | CS-Weekly
March 10th, 2009 12:09 am
wow, this is good information. My 2c: try stretch your leg and don’t bend your knee to less than 90 degree. That will save your knee a lot.
Jeff@StretchyDollar
March 10th, 2009 12:09 am
Haha – this is a great article – I like the take on this. It’s an extremely relevant but much overlooked topic.
Instrumentation and control engineering
March 10th, 2009 12:09 am
great tip, i am sure these ideas will make me fit when i am blogging..
thanks for this post darren…
Yum Yucky
March 10th, 2009 12:11 am
Be mindful of good posture plus ergonomics when it comes to your wrists – you’ll save yourself from carpal tunnel! Believe me, the corrective surgery isn’t fun.
BloggerTinker
March 10th, 2009 12:13 am
Wow! You really are amazing Darren. You don’t only give blogging advices but you also care for your dear readers! Exercise a bit while blogging. This is helpful! Thanks!
Seth
March 10th, 2009 12:14 am
“Blogger Booty”… I’ve gotta avoid that!
I like to exercise before I start blogging to get my heart started. I find that exercise increases my productivity and helps me to feel good about sitting in front of a computer all day! Great idea Darren to get health tips!
Shanel Yang
March 10th, 2009 12:15 am
Dance! Dance! Dance! Just pick a favorite YouTube video (one of mine is “Jump” by Madonna) and go crazy like Tom Cruise in Risky Business! It’s lots more fun than most forms of exercise, you can do it in a very small space with no equipment required, and studies show it actually extends life. See “Wanna Live Longer? Dance!” at http://shanelyang.com/2008/05/22/wanna-live-longer-dance/
Steven-Sanders
March 10th, 2009 12:22 am
This is the most creative exercise program for people that sit at computers all day that I’ve ever seen!
But I’m on the computer for 15 hours a day. So I make time to get up and run for 30 minutes of that time.
I know it seems like we don’t have the time for exercise, but if we manage the time we do have better and realize that you don’t spend all of those hours on the computer doing something productive, that’s when you’ll realize you can take the time for exercise.
Besides, what good is making lots of money online if you won’t be around long enough to spend it? :)
Vixel
March 10th, 2009 12:25 am
I was also going to suggest the balance ball idea, I’m looking into getting one myself and I’ve seen several bloggers raving about them!
John McTigue
March 10th, 2009 12:28 am
Hey all you iPhone developers – we need a quick blogger/tweeter to make it really easy while you walk, jog, play golf, whatever. Or is there one already?
LilSis
March 10th, 2009 12:34 am
Hi Darren,
Thanks for that post! Good info! I’m constantly worried about getting the blogger booty. I’ve actually moved by laptop to my kitchen island and worked standing up for at least half of the day. And while standing, add some leg lifts and some booty squeezes…It’s better than sitting.
I’d love to link to this post one day, if okay with you. I’ve got alot of food blogger friends that would probably enjoy reading your post.
BenSpark
March 10th, 2009 12:37 am
It is funny but that photo is pretty much the exact type of setup I would like to make but instead of a keyboard I’d use Dragon Naturally Speaking. I’d use a real recumbent bike though. I have the PC gamer bike and that thing just is no good for that sort of thing. It looks like that woman would also hit her knees.
Eric
March 10th, 2009 12:46 am
I love the names you came up with! Really good ideas too :)
Jim Jamesson
March 10th, 2009 12:55 am
Haha! When someone first mentioned this to me and sent me link… I was laughing. After reading the exercises, they are actually well balanced and will lend to much more ‘computer endurance’ if you ask me.
I would add some dips using your computer chair. Long as it won’t go rolling away, placing your hands on the front of your chair seat, some simple dips will work out triceps very nicely.
And if you consider your office as your gym, there are lots of chest stretches and stuff you can do with a doorway. I like to stretch out chest by standing pretty much in the doorway extending your forearms against the sides, i don’t even know how to describe it. Another way is standing in the door way and pushing your arms out into the doorway.
If you were really cool, you could roll your office chair outside and do some power cleans. Just lift your chair over your head a few times until failure.
A laptop case filled with your laptop makes a really good dumbell for doing curls. Plus, you can add each weeks bills to steadily increase your weight.
Wendy
March 10th, 2009 12:56 am
I like the idea of associating certain exercises with different online activities. I can see how doing one particular thing while twittering , and another while blog commenting would work for me… almost becoming a habit.
Freya
March 10th, 2009 12:56 am
These are awesome! I really want an exercise ball chair actually. It engages your abs all day and prevents you from slouching.
Kevin (strongandfit.net)
March 10th, 2009 12:56 am
This has to be the corniest post ever written on problogger.
Windy Lynn
March 10th, 2009 12:58 am
Finally, an excercise routine I can stick with :)
Kashh
March 10th, 2009 12:59 am
Great Article!.. But Gym, Steam & Blogging would be great idea!.. relaxed and lighter body, fresh mind and fresh thoughts!..
FatFighterTV
March 10th, 2009 1:02 am
Thanks for the comments – I had a lot of fun coming up with the names for these. :)
Rohit
March 10th, 2009 1:03 am
The best part is that we can use our brain in different aspects which keeps it in proper shape… It is rightly said that unused brain causes it to rotten up..But while blogging new ideas always keep comming resulting in constant brain exercise keeping us Mentally fit which is the best part.
Rohit
March 10th, 2009 1:03 am
The best part is that we can use our brain in different aspects which keeps it in proper shape… It is rightly said that unused brain causes it to rotten up..But while blogging new ideas always keep comming resulting in constant brain exercise keeping us Mentally fit which is the best part.[www.techfreakstuff.com]
Cidy McAsey
March 10th, 2009 1:05 am
In addition to step 10….
ADD give yourself a hug. Wrap your arms as far as you can around your shoulder blades an twist back and forth.
It’s a great way to thank yourself for all the effort you put into your business today.
Cindy McAsey
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CV Harquail
March 10th, 2009 1:13 am
Talk about an attention grabbing headline… another great feature of your ideas is that they are related to other habits & behaviors…so all we need to do is LINK the signoff with the stretch, the tightening with the twitter…. we’re gonna twitter anyway so why not attach these good habits! less twitter guilt,even
Digital Photography
March 10th, 2009 1:14 am
Now I can blog more and remove those keep fit too. Thanks for the post
Terry Heath
March 10th, 2009 1:14 am
Hmm. And what a quality post I might come up with while doing all that!
MizFit
March 10th, 2009 1:16 am
FUNFUNFUN!
Love Sahar! & adore FatFighterTV.
I do the isometric ab contraction as I wait for my editors to get back to me. Expel air, hold abs TAUT, feel the muscles working & your editor loving YOUR work, slowly inhale again.
Jumping rope also burns up to 12 calories a minute (I know!) & is perfect for burning cal/reducing stress when a commenter gets your blood boiling.
:)
dont get me started on all the things you can do with your Toddler to stay BlogginFit….
Chung Bey Luen
March 10th, 2009 1:20 am
Great tips. I always forgot to get exercise while blogging and I got a small stomach now.
Holly
March 10th, 2009 1:21 am
I love this post! I have been looking for ideas and nothing is really aimed tward bloggers. I spend a lot of time on the computer and need to feel like I’m doing something.
The Twitter Tummy Tone is great I did it reading this post and am still going and I can feel it. Thanks for the post!
Jason
March 10th, 2009 1:23 am
This cracks me up! The gym is about the only time I get away from the computer! I’ll stick to that.
Paul
March 10th, 2009 1:26 am
I think you’d be a lot better off walking away from the computer and hitting the gym for an hour. :-)
But finding ways to move around when you are working is a great idea.
rinnah
March 10th, 2009 1:30 am
The cool thing about this post is that I can do these exercises while at work too. Thanks for the post!
tim
March 10th, 2009 1:34 am
I think I’d prefer the break from the computer and get some fresh air for my exercise (I speak as if I actually do it!)
Misty
March 10th, 2009 1:39 am
You definitely need an upper body exercise in the rotation – try doing pushups at your desk, just slide your keyboard back a bit, place your hands on your desk and your feet about 3-4 ft behind you so your body is in a push up position and lower yourself to your desk. Perfect for killing time while watching the latest YouTube video.
Sandra@ProVAbyDesign
March 10th, 2009 1:40 am
Yes, it’s great to get away from the computer to exercise but I like the idea of these to give my body a break from the stress of sitting still in one place for long periods of time.
These are great ideas not only for my body but my brain too and I will definitely work them in!
John
March 10th, 2009 1:44 am
Exercise for me is more about getting out and getting some fresh air than staying at the computer. I think most people can allow some time during their day to get away from the pc!
Lemizeraq
March 10th, 2009 1:50 am
I find myself going for the odd toilet break or coffee break. Think that counts as a way to counter writer’s blog- oops, block. What works for me is to switch on WII Fit :)
Or if it is really serious writer’s block, I go for a 20 minute jog,
Actually when blogging, i find my fingers and eyes exercising the most :)
Great Post!
HDTV Plasma Televisions
March 10th, 2009 2:14 am
60 : 10, means after 60 minutes in front of computer, we have to rest 10 minutes after that.
thx for the tips :)
Eddie Gear
March 10th, 2009 2:27 am
Hi there,
This is unbelieveable, I’m definitely gonna try some of ‘em today while blogging.
Cheers,
Eddie Gear
Jeffery Patch
March 10th, 2009 2:28 am
This is fun and all, but how about we take an hour break and head to the gym?
Clare K. R. Miller
March 10th, 2009 2:41 am
Great and timely post! I’ve been wondering about exercises I can do while at my computer, especially for my abs.
I do another exercise that can’t be done while typing, but I do while reading online: I hold my arms out to the side in the belly dance arm position. Probably not something most people are interested in, but I’m learning to belly dance, and I want to strengthen my arms so I can hold them up the whole time!
Kevin Boon
March 10th, 2009 2:44 am
Yes I like all these tips… but I also like to go out to the gym and get away from all of it.
johan
March 10th, 2009 2:46 am
Bought running shoes last week. Starting tonight?
Sailaja
March 10th, 2009 2:47 am
Good tips!
I strongly feel one should get away from the computer and take a break by working out at a gym, walking in the open air or doing yoga. Yoga and deep breathing exercises keep me sane and help me function better.
Those who find it hard to find time to step out of their blogging space, maybe you could keep a yoga mat close to your computer table or work place and take short breaks to do some deep breathing exercises or yoga postures. Its really helps.
LearningNerd
March 10th, 2009 3:26 am
Cute article. :) I stand up to use my computer now. Instead of taking breaks to get up and move around, I need to take breaks to sit down and rest my feet! I have a tendency to be on the computer for many hours at a time, so standing at my desk stops me from doing that (for the most part). It also seems to help my posture and my slight RSI/carpal tunnel syndrome.
east side bride
March 10th, 2009 3:59 am
You’re joking right?
Australiabodybuilding
March 10th, 2009 4:07 am
I love it! Good tips and cute names, I actually have a laptop strapped to my stairmaster like a fruitcake, but I must do what I must do do avoid being a fat blogger!
Biff
March 10th, 2009 4:22 am
I would just suggest for #10 NOT rolling your head in a full circle. Just go for a half and keep it to the front. I’ve been told often that doing a full circle can cause damage.
Zach Everson
March 10th, 2009 4:28 am
Great piece. I saw a desk featured on CNN that was attached to a treadmill.
CrystalsQuest
March 10th, 2009 4:35 am
Love the post! I, too, want one of those chair & desk setups. If I tried leaning back that far on mine I’d be on the floor…
I’m one of those non-full time bloggers, so I get a few extra exercises in:
* Fast Jumps: when I realise how late it is and how close I am to missing my bus. Also good for fast elevation of the heart rate
* Manic Panic: rushing to throw everything from the fridge into the bag for lunch (the stuff that can be, is packed the night before), then race around turning lights off etc before I go
* Running for said bus as it’s already heading down the road
and finally
* Stepping machine. Well, actually it’s not a machine. Just hundreds of steps at the train station either end…
WiseOwl
March 10th, 2009 4:38 am
I feel priveleged to comment on this blog … but I’ll start here. I’m not a couch potato, but a computer potato – same difference. But knowing that sitting all day isn’t good for your health. These tips are good and could become habitual.
Habitual is good if its good habitual.
FatFighterTV
March 10th, 2009 4:41 am
I agree about getting some fresh air, as some of you have already mentioned. When the weather is nice, I definitely go outside and go for a walk. If it’s one of those crazy, busy days, I do quick 10 minute walks around my neighborhood – it’s always nice to get away from the computer!
FupDuckTV
March 10th, 2009 4:46 am
Great article. We could all use a break from sitting behind a desk. My advice… 30 mins of exercise at least 4 times a week. These 10 tidbits don’t count as REAL exercise.
Kristina
March 10th, 2009 5:02 am
Darren– this is a fabulous post. The Big Wide World of Blogging has just recently opened up to me, so I’ve been spending TONS of time obsessively checking stats, signing up with new directories, tweaking code, etc. I am getting no exercise. I am SO GLAD you posted this article. It not only made me laugh, it gave me some practical ideas, too. Death to blogger booty!
SEO Tips
March 10th, 2009 5:18 am
Ha these are excellent, great article and I love the titles. :)
Barb Reindl
March 10th, 2009 6:32 am
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite sites. Thanks! great tips…I have passed on in Twitter and have Digged it.
David Turnbull
March 10th, 2009 7:10 am
Interesting approach to exercise…probably better to just turn of the computer though and not multi task ;)
Wayne
March 10th, 2009 8:47 am
No Dr. Pepper break? I mean, Dr. Pepper Arm Curls are great for the biceps.
Interesting post Darren. I keep a few dumbbells next to my desk, and no, those aren’t my co-workers.
Chris | HealthyGaming
March 10th, 2009 8:49 am
Nice tips Sahar!
I also keep one of those “hand grips” on my desk, to do while i’m reading or watching some videos.
David Fisher
March 10th, 2009 9:01 am
Funniest thing I’ve read all day. My move is called the “coffee shop hop”, which is hopping from one coffee shop to the next several times a day.
PoLR
March 10th, 2009 9:04 am
I was talking to someone the other day who suggested sitting on one of those balanace/yoga ball things rather than a chair at your desk.
Not tried it but but since my back has been sore lately I might try it to improve my posture!
Parth
March 10th, 2009 9:29 am
I’m sorry, but I really don’t like this post. You don’t need a whole lot of time to get and stay in shape. Just ten minutes of intensity is all you need. If you’re too lazy to exercise properly, then you’ll never get in shape, no matter how much you blog.
Jen
March 10th, 2009 9:38 am
I love these tips! I feel my arse spreading out each day but find it hard to pull myself away from the computer. Now I can do something about it. And the balance ball idea is wonderful.
Mohammad Afaq
March 10th, 2009 10:03 am
I love these tips and most of them I do but without realizing it but from now on I will use these tips and never have a muscle, back or neck pain I usually get by blogging. Thanks for such a funny, interesting and useful post.
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yulius
March 10th, 2009 11:02 am
i always break in my computer because get loses connection internet :D
Jake Birkett
March 10th, 2009 1:17 pm
Cool post, right up my street. I do silly things to keep fit at my computer but I could do more and this has given me some ideas. Thanks.
Location Free Lifestyle
March 10th, 2009 1:30 pm
Or … blog from a gorgeous tropical island (probably costing less than $360 a month) then just pop into the sea for a quick swim every now and again!
Oh, make sure you get dried off before you get back on the keyboard!
be genki,
Richard
http://www.LocationFreeLifestyle.com
Asif
March 10th, 2009 3:08 pm
Try surfing few sports blog. In this way, u can actually get inspired to stay fit as the sports bloggers are.
Mohammad Afaq
March 10th, 2009 3:14 pm
I tried number 10. and it worked really well for me. Thanks for such a great post. I relieved my neck and shoulder pain. Thanks.
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Robin
March 10th, 2009 9:33 pm
I think the only way I’m going to get any exercise these days (other than chasing my toddler) would be by putting my gazelle, right in the office.
My biggest problem with being on the computer a lot, is that it wreaks havoc on my knees.
markowe
March 10th, 2009 9:56 pm
Yes, we need to be taking LOTS of breaks, but also taking an hour or two out in the middle of the day and going to the gym, or something more substantial like that.
Also, I am no expert on ergonomics, but the woman’s setup in the picture doesn’t look good:
- no armrests, hence her arms are “hovering”
- she is tipped right back and is having to lean her head forward to see the (miniscule) monitor, and even then it is not at eye-level where it should be.
However, I have yet to find the ideal desk/chair combination myself so I still plan to get a desk custom-made at some point soon…
James
March 10th, 2009 10:32 pm
One of the best methods of excercise is to get outside. Get away from your computer for a while. Focus your energy on excercise, a change of scenery will help you as a blogger to generate a new ideas for your blog. That you may not have noticed in your working environment.
Laurence Flynn
March 10th, 2009 11:46 pm
But I thought all bloggers were making six figures while blogging 2 hours a day? The rest of the day is spent on leisure activities?
I really do live the dot com lifestyle where I go to the gym in the afternoon 3 times a week, do a 5 mile jog in the afternoons on non-gym days, work from home, meet my kids from school etc. I do spend alot of time in front of the comp but I damn well make sure I do some strenuous exercise everyday.
I can’t remember the last time I was sick and exercise is a key factor in that.
So yea, ridiculous post – complete with ridiculous exercise names. :)
Globetrotting Bride
March 10th, 2009 11:53 pm
Great ideas!!! I’ve been wondering how to stay in shape while I blog and now I know. Love the exercise names too : ).
Tracy Garcia
March 11th, 2009 12:22 am
I had to actually laugh considering I already do quite a few of these. Great article Darren
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March 11th, 2009 12:31 am
Loved, loved, loved it! I hope I’m as creative as you when I’m blogging, great post and really enjoyed it. At least there is some very valuable info there and something to certainly think about as most of us sit all day long!
Just had back surgery and I have been doing quite a bit of walking with the results of being sore. However, your tips should help me quite a bit!
Thanks Perry, you are wonderful!
Deb :)
Dustin@BeatingtheGrind.net
March 11th, 2009 1:18 am
Great information and I think it’s a little tongue and cheek as well. Everyone needs to get away from the blog desk for a while, right?
I enjoy my escape to the gym, river, park, whatever. It gives me a chance to get some fresh air and see the world. With the popularity of the Wii Fit though we have even less reason to leave or homes!
Nick Stamoulis
March 11th, 2009 3:41 am
This is great, this goes with any desk job. You should always get up and move around at least a little bit. Sitting down all day is not great for the physique.
Joi
March 11th, 2009 4:33 am
Like Ashe Mischief, I use a balance ball for part of the day. Your waist and abs get a real workout.
I also make a point of not sitting still for more than 1 hour at a time. I get up after each hour and move for at least 10 minutes. Sometimes I walk around the yard, clean house, or play with my cats – anything to move!
I love the suggestion by Lil Sis – very brilliant. I’m going to move my laptop over to the counter right now and get jiggy with it.
Thanks to everyone for the great suggestions!
Fatal-Error
March 11th, 2009 5:08 am
Finally, an excercise routine I can stick with :)
Shane Hudson
March 11th, 2009 5:39 am
Haha I should do this!!! I never do exercise.. time to start.
Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome
March 11th, 2009 7:22 pm
One of the best exercises for me blogging and body-wise is getting away from the computer and going for a walk. I will often plan out a whole week of blog posts while hustling my butt up and down the hills here in San Sebastian.
ITrush
March 12th, 2009 1:16 am
Hmm, we do need this kind of activity every now and then.. #10 is easy and I’m doing it every now and then.
KJ Rodgers
March 12th, 2009 2:47 am
I think more people need to focus on RSS Raises. As the world continues to turn on their PC’s, a little workout might keep off the muffin tops.
tiling courses
March 12th, 2009 6:18 am
fun article. I love the picture at the top! WIll definitely try out a few, if not all, of the exercises whilst siting in front of the screen. Thanks
Lisha Sterling
March 12th, 2009 6:31 am
I’m a programmer and tech journalist by day and a figure skating coach by night (well, two nights a week, anyway). I can’t be on the ice more these days, so I sneak in all sorts of exercise-while-I-do-something-else exercises.
Brushing your teeth should take three minutes, right? So, stand on one leg for a minute and a half and then switch. When you start, you may find you have to put your other foot down often. Don’t give up, your balance will improve quickly if you just keep trying. This strengthens your ankles and improves your balance.
Addendum, once you have the balancing down pat, do the same thing, but with your free leg held straight in front of you, straight to the side, or behind you, as high as you can, for as long as you can. (Oh, the burn, the burn!!!)
pm
March 12th, 2009 7:14 am
These are awesome. I like to work standing up. I have my station at a higher level so I can stand and I have a stool/high-chair for sit breaks. It really helps my posture and blood flow.
Mohammad Afaq
March 12th, 2009 10:28 am
I tried exercising while blogging and it worked pretty fine for me in the beginning but yesterday and today I felt that I can’t concentrate on my blog and I just write jumbled posts with grammar mistakes. I would not want to do that so I dropped my plan of exercising while blogging and I think the pain I get in my shoulders and neck is worth it because I don’t mistakes while typing. From today onwards I have increased my basketball practice time and I will do my exercise that way.
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earnword
March 12th, 2009 11:14 am
hoho..i guess we really will fit if we doing something like that..
information
March 12th, 2009 11:54 am
‘Twitter Tummy Tone’ is a good idea but bad when you are a twitter spammer.. You need to catch up your breath.. Anyway, how about spending a real 30 minutes workout.. :)
Robert Bravery
March 12th, 2009 4:44 pm
WOW, very interesting, and can you believe this, I just, just wrote a comic post about the dangers of blogging to your health. If you don’t mind me sharing the post address, it fits so well with this article its scary. Oh, and how weird is the timing?
here is that url to the post: http://www.integralwebsolutions.co.za/Blog/EntryId/152/Blogging-can-seriously-damage-your-health.aspx
Gatenka
March 12th, 2009 7:54 pm
The initial title of this post made me laugh, but yet I’m actually doing 2 out of the 10 things that you posted up. The more I read the other exercises, the more it started to make sense to me. Heh.
Cheers,
Gat
Tom - Make Money Collecting Coins
March 12th, 2009 8:49 pm
Excellent post! Sitting in front of the computer too long takes on the eyes as well.So, I work one hour at the time and then take short brakes.Besides, it´s funny how the best ideas always come when you are out taking a walk or doing something completely different than blogging.
Rob
March 13th, 2009 1:58 am
Eat less, exercise more. Simple.
Robert Bravery
March 13th, 2009 2:05 am
Great post. This was really, up my street. Just this week I have been getting aching shoulders from sitting in one position too long. So I posted a comical article on blogging and health. Just today in fact. Reading this I think it compliments this topic well. have a look at http://www.integralwebsolutions.co.za/Blog/EntryId/152/Blogging-can-seriously-damage-your-health.aspx
PS, I did try to post this comment before, but I think my ADSL went down, so apologies if it is duplicated.
Gary Neame
March 13th, 2009 3:32 am
Good cyber fitness tips.
Linda S. Jassmond Lanfear
March 13th, 2009 4:19 am
Great article! As I type this, I’m sitting on a stability ball.
Elizabeth at About Stress Management
March 13th, 2009 4:54 am
These are great!
Exercise can be a really great stress reliever, too (the endorphins can be a great pick-me-up and the physical activity can blow off steam), so this can help overwhelmed workers (read: most of us?) feel less stressed at the end of the day and during.
Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth
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March 13th, 2009 6:27 am
Hey, if I get fit and do what I like to do everyday (blog) then I am all for it. Where do I sign up! I need to lose 10 pounds before the summer.
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March 13th, 2009 11:53 am
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March 13th, 2009 7:37 pm
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John
March 13th, 2009 9:39 pm
Come on!!
Get outside and get away from your computer.
You can’t get fit sitting (or standing) around your computer.
Fresh air. Look in to it.
John
March 14th, 2009 12:35 am
Darren, your point is well-taken about sitting at the computer too long, and I admire your creativity and sense of humor.
I’d suggest that an even better solution is to get up from the computer and do a few real exercises that don’t require equipment or a gym. Consider, for example, the Eight Treasures, a series of chi gong or T’ai chi warmups that take maybe 10 minutes and don’t look like much. But they will re-invigorate anyone, and they’ve got centuries of wisdom and experience behind them.
I found a variation of the set I use at this website:
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/fit/rdickinson1.htm
If possible, do them outside on the ground rather than pavement. But doing them anywhere, any time, will get everything back in tune.
Enjoy.
Claudia
March 14th, 2009 2:21 am
Excellent post – it’s a well known fact that the more we sit in front of our computers the fatter our bums get.
Using the above mentioned excersie tips combined with eating lots of raw and organic plant food us bloggers will be radiating health, energy and sex appeal . Yeeeehaaaa.
mike
March 14th, 2009 1:33 pm
I use a dial-up modem. I sometimes jog in place while the pages are loading.
farouk
March 14th, 2009 11:13 pm
hahahah, quite an interesting topic though no one thought about it before:))
Kikolani
March 15th, 2009 4:22 pm
Considering the amount of time some of us spend on the computers while blogging, or doing any kind of work on the pc in general, these are some great, and funny tips.
~ Kristi
Daniel
March 16th, 2009 10:28 am
John – March 13th, 2009 9:39 pm. I agree, nothing can beat some fresh air and a walk outside. :)
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March 16th, 2009 12:52 pm
Wouldn’t it make more sense to just get up from the computer and go walk around the block.
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March 16th, 2009 1:11 pm
Regular breaks in between will be a better option. Like Rob said above, eat less, exercise more. It’s that Simple!
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March 16th, 2009 9:43 pm
this is a great article and great ideas put there. if only you could find out a way how to blog and dont need to sleep.. would be decent!
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March 17th, 2009 1:38 am
Just do what I do..probably not the most healthy thing. Just get jacked up on coffee until your legs wont sit still. Keeps my legs toned, and me awake.
Rafi
March 17th, 2009 1:42 am
This is quick and easy exercise tips for “long-sitters” and i appreciate it’s explained in some easy, practical steps. I myself sit before computer for long hours say upto 16 to 18 hours a day. Being a designer who’s now planning to shift as a full timer, I feel that taking short and quick breaks from sitting are necessarily needed. Thanks again
ash
March 17th, 2009 1:54 am
thats wonderful… you can blog and be fit with the use of that chair??…
balbir
March 17th, 2009 4:45 am
is it possible for everyone to follow all these, the best one which comes to my mind is just take a 2 – 3 minute walk, as this would freshen up your mind and ease all your body muscles.
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March 17th, 2009 12:35 pm
thats interesting way to get fit. i never know about that. hoho..
Arno
March 18th, 2009 4:18 am
Start smoking, you’ll have to go outside for it in most countries now so you’ll walk and get fresh air.
Deron
March 22nd, 2009 1:46 pm
Don’t be glued to your computer. Get out of the house and walk for an hour a couple times a day. That is what I do. Not only will it get you fit, but you would be amazed as to what it can do to help you come up with some great ideas.
When you do this, you may want to take a digital recorder to remind yourself of what you thought of during your exercise. You’d be amazed how quickly you forget when things are flying through your head. It is quite amazing how this will help you when you can’t come up with an idea.
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March 29th, 2009 6:57 am
These are some awesome tips. I tried a few and must say, felt better instantly.
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April 1st, 2009 5:06 pm
Those who find it hard to find time to step out of their blogging space, maybe you could keep a yoga mat close to your computer table or work place and take short breaks to do some deep breathing exercises or yoga postures. Its really helps.
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