Back is back
The longer the business trip the worse it is for me. The farther I have to travel for a business trip the worse it is for me.
I just got back from an overseas business trip.
That's the good news. The bad news is my back is raging as much or more than it ever has before. I say "more" because it's been so terrific lately - up until this trip, anyway - that I don't really remember how bad it was. I sure don't remember it being any worse than this.
'Course that bit of bad news is really good news if you twist it around just right. It kinda sorta points the finger at sitting, rather than riding, as the culprit behind my back problems.
What sort of core strengthening exercises should you do to be prepared to sit for 9+ hours in a tightly constrained non-ergonomic chair?
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That sounds like good news...
I think, I would look into teleconferencing. It sounds like long distance travel is not good for your body....why attempt to train so that you can more comfortably be uncomfortable?
ask coggan...
specificity, specificity, specificity.
perhaps buy a surplus airplane seat and start "training" by using it at your desk?
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Now there's a thought...
Now there's a thought...
On the other hand, is this something I really want to get good at (again)?
Mark Ewers
I may not be fast, but I'm 2 old 2 go slow
You can't train for long term sitting...
Sitting is the bane of our existance. I suggest you (we all) take a cue from our Asian friends and learn to squat rather than sit 90/90.
Seriously, disc pressures are much higher while sitting in a chair.
Then there is the Rumsfeld "Standing Desk".....and getting up frequently.
I also found workrave
Speaking of getting up frequently. That's exactly what I discovered myself recently. Get up and walk around. Take a break. It's good not only for my back, but also my eyes, neck and overall attitude and energy level.
To that end I sought out and downloaded a small bit of code, WorkRave. Set it up right and it'll pretty much lock you out of using your computer every so often, forcing you to take a break.
As much as I hate it when it pops up in the middle of something I'm working on, taking these breaks is essential - more important that whatever it is I might be working on. I highly recommend it.
Mark Ewers
I may not be fast, but I'm 2 old 2 go slow
Movement
The most important thing I got from the physio guy I go to is to try and move. If you are sitting, move the torso in and out a few times periodically. Getting up and walking around is also a great idea in a plane. Our muscles tend to shrink and tighten when they are static for a long time. So keep them moving as much as possible. Even on a bike when riding, the upper body is mostly static. Doing some movement can be helpful.
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