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Avoid prolonged sitting, sitting puts more strain on a person’s back than standing, in the commercial breaks get up and perform a series of stretches. Eat salad, popcorn and water of fruit.

While people wrap up their holiday shopping and prepare for New Years parties, many Northwesterners will be spending their holiday break indulging in one college football game after another. While this is a great thing to do, it is a wise idea to follow a few guidelines in the football watching gameplan that will help avoid strain and back pain.

Take A Halftime Too

Sitting puts more strain on a person’s back than standing, so it’s important to stand and watch the game for a few minutes every quarter. It’s a good excuse to get more into the game. While sitting the body holds an equivalent of 140% of the body weight, whereas standing puts 100% of the body weight on the back. While watching the game during commercial breaks drop down and do a quick set of push-ups or lunges. Remember to keep good form though! It’ll help use different muscles and keep blood circulation flowing.

During the halftime break, take the opportunity to do a physical activity, preferably aerobic. This would be a good time to go on a walk with a significant other, or throw the pigskin around with some friends.

When the game kicks off for the second half, take some time to do some stretches. According the Mayo Clinic, stretching will help improve performance and reduce injuries. The increased range of motion and blood flow to the muscles will also proactively decrease the likelihood… continue reading

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