For a real break from your workstation there’s nothing like a good walk. Mini stretch breaks and microbreaks are great but you really need to get away from your desk completely a few times a day.

You have to get out of that static position your body has been in all day. Repetitive strain is a whole-body injury, don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just your fingers that need a rest.

Make sure to get away from your desk for your whole lunch. If you bring in lunch then leave at least one item (crisps, banana, drink, whatever) and walk to the shops that are furthest away to buy it. Unless you’ve got somewhere really nice to walk, you have to give yourself a reason to walk. Without looking like an insane off-duty marching soldier, try to swing your arms as much as possible. If you always go for lunch with friends, they’ll probably be happy to join in, or just walk a little further every day.

Whatever you do, don’t lunch at your desk clicking through web sites. And don’t even think about playing computer games through lunch ever again.

Extra tip: Use the rest breaks on Workrave so that every time they come on, go and get a glass of water, obviously as far from your desk as possible.