Move; Different Tasks, Different Postures - HP MP4 User Manual

Depending on your tasks, you may find a range of sitting and standing postures that are comfortable.
Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day.
Rather than working in a single posture, find your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is a range of positions
that is generally appropriate and comfortable for your given work situation.

Move

Sitting still for long periods can cause discomfort and muscle fatigue. Changing postures is good for
many parts of your body, including your spine, joints, muscles, and circulatory system.
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Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day.
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Take frequent short breaks: stand up, carefully stretch, or walk around.
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Frequently switch to brief tasks that require getting up, such as retrieving output from a printer,
filing paperwork, or consulting a colleague down the hall.
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If your furniture offers a wide range of adjustments, you might find it comfortable to switch back
and forth between sitting and standing positions.

Different tasks, different postures

Your choice of posture within your comfort zone may vary with your task. For example, you may find a
slightly reclined posture most comfortable for computer tasks, and a more upright posture more
comfortable for tasks requiring frequent reference to papers or books.
6 Chapter 2 Finding your comfort zone