standing up while using the computer
By hotsummer
@hotsummer (13919)
Philippines
June 14, 2012 4:28am CST
i have heard on tv that it is much better to stand up on your feet while you are using the computer. So i have changed place where i can have the computer on higher place so i can stand while i am using a compute.r it is more fun actually standing up while using the computer. quite relaxing than just sitting down in front of the computer. and also i can do some exercise while i am standing. i can do some jumping while viewing the screen and doing the things i do online. so i may try to do this more so i can have better health while enjoying things online.
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5 responses
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
14 Jun 12
Well, I heard about that too. Many people might sitting in front of the computer all the time, but they don't know the true is that might cause obesity if lack of exercise. Standing up on your feet, or doing dome walking while using your computer can be helpful. I would definitely recommend it to people to follow too.
@wapoise01 (2)
•
14 Jun 12
well it won't also do much good if you stand while you use the computer..first thing is, it is awkward..
@hotsummer (13919)
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
it is not that awkward. it is much better than sitting down in front of the computer. i feel more energy when i stand up than when i just sit down.
@megamatt (14290)
• United States
14 Jun 12
As someone who has had to use a computer while standing up, I can debunk this one right away. Granted, I do get up and pace around like every twenty or thirty minutes, so it is not like I'm sitting down for hours straight like a lot of people that I know. But still, standing at the computer can be equally as unhealthy as sitting at the computer.
When you stand up right at the computer, it causes undo arm cramps, as the pressure is retracting down from your arms, as opposed to across, as a keyboard should be. It is a bad angle to use a mouse as well. Therefore, while it is highly recommended that you should get up, move around, and for God's sake, blink your eyes, every now and again, standing up with constant use is just as bad as sitting down straight if not worse.
@hotsummer (13919)
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
actually i was doing some jogging while standing up in front of the computer. while i was waiting for my site to load which takes long sometimes because of the slow internet connection i was able to swing my arms around and do some stretching. so it is quite better than just sitting down.
@WakeUpKitty (8691)
• Netherlands
14 Jun 12
I think it depends on what you do if it works if you sit or stand behind your computer. I stand behind it frequently since it's on the bar and I use it in between doing other things.. so if I pass by I answer quickly a mail or a discussion.
@hotsummer (13919)
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
yes that is a good place. i do that too before. but i tend to forget it to do it often. but now i will do it more often.
@zhihao12 (363)
• Singapore
14 Jun 12
If you are talking about standing at one spot and using the computer, then its not recommended. However if you really have the ability to stand and move around while using the computer then good for you. But i guess this is harder to carry out than just saying
