Fitness and exercises for Software Professionals

Exercises for software engineers with back inversion table, home elliptical machines, stationary exercise bike, whole body vibration exercise machine and mini exercise bike .

Software Engineers, IT professionals and other people who work on computers most of the time, are very vulnerable to certain kind of deceases. So they need to be careful and exercise to be fit. But the questions are, What kind of deceases they are more vulnerable to? and what kind of exercises are good for them?

Since Software professionals most time sit at the computers with out changing postures, it puts lot of pressure on their lower back. Which will cause disk herniation (also called sciatica). Sciatica is condition where the pain radiates from lower back all the way to foot. This Herniated disk, if not treated early, may lead to complicated back surgery. The best way to avoid this is by using a back inversion table. Inversion Tables helps in spinal decompression, which alleviates back pain and sciatica.


The other problem IT Professionals face is heart attack. Many Software guys get heart attacks even at early ages like 25 to 35 years. So it is very important to do cardio exercises. Elliptical trainers are very good for cardio. Home elliptical machines are very effective and affordable and takes very less real estate compared to bulky ones. Stationary exercise bikes are also very effective cardio equipment.



Obesity and fatigue are other problems that Computer professionals face. The easy way to lose the fat from the body is by doing vibrating exercises. Using whole body vibration exercise machine one can quickly and effectively shed the extra pounds and become active.

The other simple way to exercise is by using mini exercise bike. Just keep it under your office desk and bike while you work. This way you do not need any extra time for your exercises. This can be done even when you are very busy at work.












Talk to your doctor and personal fitness trainer before adopting this or any other exercises in to your daily routines.

How to be fit in this economy?

Health care costs are souring, insurance premiums are raising, co-pays are higher, insurance is not covering many health conditions. Health club memberships are expensive. Economy is depressingly bad. Apart from these, income sources are going down. So not sure when someone is going to lose their job. Then how to be still fit without burning your wallet? How to be fit with in the budget?

Walking is mother of all fitness activities. Simply walking an hour a day will be a great thing to do. It helps burn the calories and gives great relaxation. Go to neighborhood/city park with a friend or family member and just walk on the trails while chatting about your favorite subject.

Jogging helps you more than one way. It not only helps you in burning the calories, but also helps you reducing the chances of getting osteoporosis. jogging is a very good way of improving cardiovascular health, bone density, and physical fitness.

Biking is very good for improving fitness and cardiovascular health. It is a very low impact exercise and even good for people suffering from arthritis and joint pain. Get to a routine, ex., bike to your local library, when ever you visit your friend who lives with in couple of miles are few good example of making use of biking. If you want to be a very serious biker, join a biking club.

Skipping is a very good aerobic exercise to do at home. It is good for cardiovascular health, bone density, weight loss, physical fitness. Average jump ropes can be bought for under $10 and high quality jump ropes can be bought from $15 to $25. Some of them comes with digital counter, soft hand grips, leather thread and etc. It is very easy on your wallet.

Aerobic Step exercises are very good for whole body fitness, cardiovascular health, weight loss. Turn on your favorite music and start your exercise. It is very fun especially when you do it withyour family members. Kids really love to do this with their parents, especially with music and dancing feats on the steps. A great way of getting fitness for whole family. Great and fun way to teach your kids, which they are going to keep for rest of their lives. You can buy aerobic step from $ 35 to $150. Expensive ones does not mean better. Check for the features you need. Do not pay for the fancy features you never use.