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Going into a field of work such as animation and video production, you'll no doubt find yourself sitting and staring at a screen for long periods of time. Experts have found that the posture we have during this time isn't exactly good for us health-wise, as we're usually slumped over, leaning towards the screen. This three minute video goes into detail on how sitting for such a long time can be bad for us, and what we can do to fix it.
There are a couple of major problems that could occur if you spend hours each day sitting in front of a computer. Some of them involve spinal, body weight, and cardiovascular problems. It's been proven that people who spend more time sitting than standing have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, fatal heart attacks, and a shorter lifespan. Even if you take time our of your day to exercise, it's still not enough to reduce this risk.
So, what are some things we can do to solve this? First, consider buying an active chair over a passive one (one without back support vs. one with). This can help you keep a mental note to sit up straight while working. Though, if you do have a passive chair, keep in mind that you shouldn't lean forward or backward too much, and make sure your feet are comfortably resting on the floor, as crossing your legs can restrict circulation. Even just two hours of active sitting can improve core strength and burn calories. You should also practice getting up and stretching after 30 minutes of sitting. Not only can this increase your energy level to continue working, but it can also help your eyes refocus after staring for such a long time.
This was a very cute and informational animation video that can not only be good advice for people working in the filmmaking field, but also for just about anyone who spends a lot of time sitting in front of a screen each day. I'm definitely going to take this video's advice and work to be more active while film editing and such!
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