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Do we need a healthy way to game?

Rebecca Armstrong
Friday 14 May 2010 00:00 BST

Ever suffered from Wii elbow, roleplay related RSI or PC pain? The makers of ‘Super Street Fighter IV’ want to help (and flog their game, one imagines).

They’ve put together a warm-up guide to healthy gaming, so listen up, out-of-shape players. Try sitting on a gym ball instead of the sofa to boost those core muscles; stretch hands and fingers before picking up that joypad; take an eye break every 20 minutes for 20 seconds and try not to clench your teeth during stressful sessions.

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