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Is your back hurting? Just a bit? Does your head extend forwards like a tortoise? Just how long have you been sitting at your computer since you last stretched? How long have you spent at your desk today? One hour? Two? Welcome to the modern world! The headache and tension neck pain that never go away are caused by how you sit at your desk – and spending more than eight hours a day hunched over a hot computer screen is taking a terrible toll on the health of all of us.

The ultimate labour-saving device is the computer. We work and play on our computers for prolonged periods, often in artificially lit offices with controlled temperatures. We sit according to how our working environment is set up, which doesn’t always take the human into account. We have become less aware of our bodies and how they work, merely ‘checking in’ when there’s something wrong. Have a look around, notice how many people are sitting with their heads forward at the computer screen, shoulders hunched. This Forward Head Posture becomes a habit very quickly, bringing with it many seemingly unconnected health issues, from a lack of confidence to severe head, neck or back pains.

The human body has always benefited from activity, we are designed to move and to move regularly. Taking regular breaks from your computer and actually walking around and doing something totally different keeps the body functioning and pain-free, and it doesn’t have to be a big change. Basic steps such as moving your neck from side to side relieves tension pain by loosening and stretching the neck muscles as does rotating your. Shoulder exercises also benefit your neck, you must take care as the neck is extremely delicate.

Make it part of your daily routine to take mini stretch breaks throughout your day. Headaches become a thing of the past when you incorporate simple but effective measures for your own well-being. The human body adapts very quickly to good habits as it does to bad, which would you prefer?

Making your own good health a priority can seem difficult as we’ve now become a society where much of what we do is seated and instant. Exercise and fitness on the other hand, is cumulative, how much and how often you exercise determines your ability to enjoy life. Think of it as money in the bank; it builds up.

So why not take control of your health and fitness? A few minor tweaks to your regular routine can make all the difference. You’ll feel fitter and happier – and spend a good deal less time worrying about your health.

Jennifer M Davis is a personal trainer who believes in a commonsense approach to fitness. Finding ways to be active everyday is key to a healthy and balanced lifestyle and doesn’t have to be dramatic or time consuming.

Losing weight is a common goal of many people around the world especially in the U.S. United States of America is said to have the most number of overweight people thus most of them are not trying to find ways to lose weight fast. Some of them are now going to the gym to workout or join exercise programs that includes dancing or other enjoyable exercise routines. Others are turning to dietary pills or even medical procedures to remove excess fats in the body.

Many of us are not aware that the basic yet easiest way to lose weight is not by undergoing medical procedures or rigorous physical training but healthy living. Healthy living requires following simple steps to remain fit and stay healthy. You do not have to spend much time in the gym since you can exercise at your own pace inside your home or around the neighborhood. You might not believe it but walking has been proven to be the best exercise to lose weight. By simple walking for 15-20 minutes around the neighborhood or in the park you can lose calories and have a healthy body.

Studies show that most American follow an unhealthy lifestyle and because of this many of them acquire illnesses which results from obesity. Types 2 Diabetes or Noninsulin- dependent Diabetes Mellitus is a common sickness among overweight people. But then, by walking for 150 minutes a week one can avoid acquiring diabetes and other diseases.

Walking helps your bones to become stronger. This is especially true for adults because there are studies which indicate that walking contributes to the affectivity of our brain. A daily walk of forty five (45) minutes per day or one (1) mile per week is very effective so how much more if you spend 2 hours per day. Plan ahead on your daily walking routine and make sure you do some stretching before you start walking. You can also jog if you want then walk when you already feel tired. Don’t forget to bring your water with you to avoid dehydration.

It is also said that walking in thirty (30) minutes for three times a week can increase your cardiovascular stamina and strength of the body. As you can notice, a physical therapist’s main job is to assist a patient who is having difficulty in walking or moving so that the patient can go back to their normal movement. You can see that the usual form of exercise that physical therapists often start the therapy by assisting their patients in doing a simple walking exercise. That’s how effective walking is.

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