
PROS and CONS of various sitting positions in the office
HOW IMPORTANT IS SITTING POSTURE? DID YOU KNOW? the average person spends about 9.3 h a day sitting down average adults spend more than 90% of their free time sitting down only 31% of people complete recommended 30 mins of physical activity during a working day INCORRECT SITTING POSITIONS hunched swipe multi- device trance laptop 8 phone using touch screen leaning forward bent forward CONS poor arm position poor head position and back pain CONS CONS slouching and back pain CONS neck and back pain and neck pain CORRECT SITTING POSITIONS line up keyboard with Fyour elbow height sit straight and support your back keep knee level slightly lower than your hips keep your hips as far back as possible BENEFITS OF PROPER POSTURE optimal. breathing -reduced headache reduced improved blood supply neck pain reduced back pain reduced pain in legs and knees YOU SHOULD REMEMBER... office employees are in particular danger of suffering from poor health people who spend more than 6 h sitting daily are at a higher risk of heart disease CURE THE PROBLEMS WA walk at least 30 mins a day OR. take up a sport or other physical activity For more facts and inspirations visit: Prepared for you by HOLMES PLACE www.holmesplace.com Holmes Place is an international chain of fitness and wellness clubs across Europe and Middle East, with over 30 years of experience. Sources: Forbes, September 2013, http://bit.ly/sittingrisk Tips21.com, http://bit.ly/sittingtips21 accessbackcare.com, July 2013, http://bit.ly/accesbackcare keyetv.com, February 2013, http://bit.ly/differentwayswesit smerete.com, August 2013, http://bit.ly/walkingforbetterhealth care2.com, February 2011, http://bit.ly/alarmingfactsaboutsitting dailymail.co.uk, February 2013, http://bit.ly/sittingatdesk Follow us on: t in Copywright by Holmes Place Worldwide BV
PROS and CONS of various sitting positions in the office
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