This article talks about 5 healthy habits I practice to have better computer ergonomics. Know the 5 ergonomic habits that improve computer posture and recovery.
Movement is important when it comes to posture.
But it’s not the only answer.
In addition to movement, here are other important ergonomic variables:
→ Hydration
→ Nutrition
→ Sleep quality
→ Breathing
→ Supplements
I saw a video the other day titled:
“Fix your posture with only 2 exercises.”
The reality is, those movements may help.
But they probably won’t get the job done alone.
We also need to stack the odds in our favor.
I think of it like farming crops.
Movement is like pulling the crops out of the soil when they are fully grown.
But a farmer wouldn’t plant crops on a barren wasteland in the desert.
Where there’s no water.
No nutrients in the soil.
He’d plant them in healthy dirt where the odds are in his favor.
My muscles and tendons are my dirt.
So I’m making sure my dirt is an asset that promotes good movement.
Beyond Movement: 5 Ergonomic Habits That Improve Computer Posture and Recovery
Here’s some more detail on my ergonomic variables:
Hydration
I drink water filtered by reverse osmosis. Then I remineralize my water. I either add electrolytes, or amino acids, or sea salt.
Nutrition
I also eat minimally processed, Whole Foods 80 to 90% of the time. Red meat, eggs, fruits, and vegetables cooked in healthy animal fats (like beef tallow or duck fat).
Sleep quality
I aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep everything. With my mouth taped (to promote nasal breathing instead of mouth breathing).
Breathing
I focus on breathwork multiple times a day. My goal is to increase the amount of air going into my lungs, while also increasing the amount of time that air spends inside my lungs.
Supplements
None of the below info is paid promotion. I’m a paying customer and not compensated by any of the following…
AG1
I use AG1 as a multivitamin. But the probiotics and prebiotics helped me improve my gut health tremendously.
Creatine
I use creatine from a company called Lineage (by Paul Saladino). I used to take it to build more size and strength. But at my age now (48), excessive muscle tension is one of my biggest enemies (caused by repetitive strain and overuse injuries at a computer). And I use creatine to pull more water into my muscle cells. Which makes my muscles function better, while also improving my recovery.
Perfect Amino
I also use Perfect Amino by BodyHealth. I started drinking this in the morning when I was trying to kick caffeine. It doesn’t replace caffeine by any means. But it was a great substitute that made me not crave caffeine at all. And I generally feel much better throughout the day drinking Perfect Aminos, compared to caffeine.
❓ In addition to movement, how do you take care of your dirt (muscles and tendons)?
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Todd Bowen — Computer Posture Correction and Pain-Free Ergonomics: For Office Workers Who Want to Increase Work Productivity