What is a good (indoors) exercise regiment for a computer scientist?
I'm starting an exercise regiment to help combat the negative effects of my lifestyle - specifically, hours upon hours of necessary sitting at a computer desk reading and typing away at text for hours on end.
No, I'm not a novelist. I'm a computer scientist.
For 8 hours of the day, I work at a computer, in a computer chair, with my back and hips bent in a classic "Tetris Z" shape, which I know for a fact isn't good for my spine. I can get a little walking around the office in during short breaks, but that will only do so much, and I am not interested in replacing my computer chair with a standing-chair or an exercise ball.
I'm starting an exercise regiment one way or another - I want to physically improve myself - and it would be nice to make my regiment fit my lifestyle, and help counteract the negative things I'm doing to my body.
What type of exercise regiment can help keep my back and hips strong, when I lead a life that, by necessity, has me sitting in a chair for hours on end?
Ideally, since I live in an apartment with little storage space, this regiment should be equipment-minimal. And because I live in an area that has a harsh winter, it should be mostly indoors so that I can continue it year-round.
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Seems like everyone has giving you some good advice. However, I agree with JohnP the most because your health should be the most important aspect of your life. Find something you like, get up and take breaks frequently to drink some water throughout the day is cheap and possibly would give you the most health benefits while you are at work.
Since you are sitting mostly at work, you will need to do some exercises to strengthen your core, back, posture and yes even your hip extensors (buttocks). Keep in mind that getting out of your chair and doing these exercises a few times per day is best. Here are some exercises/workouts you can try while you are at work.
Deskercising
DeskYoga
And you can also try these moves/workouts while you are at home a few times per week.
Abs and Core Workouts
Total Body Workouts
Give them a try and let us know how you feel.
The good news is that, while sitting will kill you, the research seems to show that as little as a two minute walk each hour largely reverses the effect. Either set yourself an alarm or get up and get coffee or water on the hour. Add the recommended 20 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week and you should be fine.
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