Be Fit 2 Sit Podcast Ep 9 Students are suffering from Sitting- the Stats

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When I go into classrooms to talk to kids about moving more, healthy postures & desk setup I am often amazed.

Firstly, because I didn’t think kid as young as 8 & 9 years would tell me how much their neck, shoulders and backs hurt when they’re gaming or using their iphones/ ipads.

Secondly, kids astound me by how interested they are in knowing more about their bodies!

So many students enjoy the opportunity to feel the difference between a ‘hunched’ posture and ‘healthy’ postures.

They love finding fun ways to move more that resonate with what they enjoy.

… and one student’s parent even told me her son set her home office up to be ‘ergonomically friendly’ during lockdown after taking home advice from one of our ‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ classes!

In Episode 9 of the ‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ podcast I share some scary statistics about how students, globally, are suffering physically and mentally from increased time sitting.

They’re sitting at their desks, hunched over laptops more.

They’re sitting slouched over phones and tablets on their couch or bed more.

All of which doesn’t set a great foundation to be healthful, successful movers, learners and leaders in their years ahead.

Don’t be discouraged by the statistics!

It’s time to take action and encourage our students to healthy movement, posture and ergonomic habits!

Enjoy listening as physio Kym Siddons shares some ways you can join the ‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ movement as we help our next generation employ healthy habits for life.

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Be Fit 2 Sit Podcast Ep8 Desk Setup Sabotage?

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Is your desk setup sabotaging your health?

If you’re feeling stiff and sore, tight and tense and continually lacking energy at your desk…

Listen to Episode 8 of ‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ Podcast, as Physio Kym Siddons shares insights into some aspects of your desk setup that might be stopping you feeling great while you work.

How your workstation is setup, including furniture and accessories, along with how you position yourself and move within that work environment to fulfil your work tasks, is what the term ‘Ergonomics’ is referring to.

An ‘Ergonomically friendly’ work environment is supposed to help you feel good physically, as well as encouraging great productivity and efficiency as you work.

It also helps you be far more productive and minimise the risk of work-related illness and injury…

So that work is a really positive part of your daily life!

BUT

If your desk setup isn’t quite right for your body, the tasks you do or the workflow you prefer it can be very frustrating- mentally and emotionally as well as physically.

So this episode helps you identify areas that you can easily address to feel and function your best at your desk!

Key factors of poor ergonomics that can negatively impact your health at your desk are
– not facilitating movement
– not setup for efficient movement
– repetitive (particularly static) load on your body (and mind)
– repetitive movements in poor positions
– Lacking adequate or appropriate support

Physio Kym talks through these aspects and give you some things to look out for and improve on!

You’re also invited to join Physio Kym in the FREE ‘Be Fit 2 Sit 5 Day Challenge’
It kicks off in the Be Fit 2 Sit Challenge Facebook group on May 24th

Click HERE to join us for targeted exercises and advice to help you feel great while you work
or head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/befit2sitchallenge

 

 

 

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‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ Schools feel & function their best at their desk (& beyond)!

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‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ Schools feel & function their best at their desk (& beyond)!

Our mission…
To Equip & Empower Students to feel & function their best at their desk… & beyond!
We’d love to inspire the students in your world next!

 

‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ School Programs help students develop their Physical Resilience, empowering them to be confident, competent and creative movers & learners… for life!

‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ programs and workshops provide students, teachers & parents with opportunities to

– explore movements that facilitate confidence, control, coordination & concentration

– experience postures that improve physical & mental health, especially while learning, studying and using screens / devices.

– discuss healthy ergonomics, productivity hacks & physical self-care strategies

– have fun with developmentally-appropriate activities plus targeted stretches & exercises

…that set them up with healthy habits for life!

 

Physio Kym Siddons is taking 2021 ‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ School Program bookings now…
Email kym@kymsiddonsphysio.com.au to arrange a no obligation zoom chat about your school community’s wellbeing needs.

Our bespoke workshops & programs meet the wellbeing needs of your students, educators & parents.
‘Be Fit 2 Sit’ school programs are designed by experienced physiotherapist Kym Siddons to educate, equip and empower students, teachers & parents in physical self-care strategies.

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