Posture for translators: how your posture affects your job and how to improve it
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Description During this hour, we will understand our posture and its most common issues, learn how to redefine it and what are the exercises, tools and tricks that we can use to free our back and body from the pain caused by long working hours. Some feedback from others on this course's trainer: "Excellent trainer. Resourceful and dynamic. Perfect English." Veronica Allievi "Sara came across as very knowledgeable and approachable. I would definitely attend one of her webinars again in future." Susie Jackson Target audience Freelancers starting in the translation industry, experienced freelancers and outsources who spend most of their time in front of a computer and wants to improve their posture and live a healthier life. Learning objectives In this webinar you will learn to: • understand your posture • understand bad and good posture • learn what are the key factors of a good posture • focus on the work and health benefits of a good posture: from dieting to stress management, walking, sleeping, etc. • learn how exercise can help you to improve your posture • explore some available tools to improve your posture at your desk and when you are not working Prerequisites No particular prerequisite Program Click to expand Contents will include: • understand your posture • anatomy and key areas involved in your posture • most common posture issues for translators • bad and good posture • common mistakes • useful exercises to improve your posture • useful tools you can use at your desk and how to create a posture-friendly office • examples of exercises to be done at your desk and at the gym • the alexander technique • the benefits of a good posture • resources Registration and payment information (click to expand) Click to expand To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. Available slots are limited and will be assigned to registered and paid participants as soon as payment is reported. Early payment is advised in order to secure participation. Allow some time for payment processing if you are paying by wire transfer. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and your spot for the session will be secured. An invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. Note: if you have a credit to redeem please feel free to purchase this training with your credit by clicking on a "Purchase for $ (Use purchase credit)" button on your right as it is suggested on this screenshot. More information about training credits please find here. How do I access the online platform? 72 hours before the webinar takes place, you will receive an invitation to join the session. Please, click the registration link or button provided in the invitation email and complete the registration form. Virtual platform system requirements (click to expand) Click to expand For PC-based Users: • Required: Windows Vista – Windows 10 • Required: Google Chrome v39 or later; Mozilla Firefox v34 or later; Internet Explorer v8 or later (JavaScript™ and Java™ enabled) • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) For Mac®-based Users: • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – 10.11 (El Capitan) • Required: Microsoft Edge; Apple Safari v6 or later • Required software: GoToWebinar desktop app; JavaScript enabled • NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat. • Internet Connection Required: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) • Recommended: 2GB or more of RAM (recommended) Join from Android • Operating system: Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later • Internet connection: 3G connection or better (WiFi recommended for VoIP audio) • Software: Free GoToWebinar App from the Google Play Store Recommendations • For the visual section of the training course, we recommend that you have a 64kbps link. This means using an ISDN line or Broadband. Wireless connection is NOT recommended. • For the audio section of the training course, we recommend that you have a headset or speakers. • We recommend that you log in 30 minutes in advance of the start time to prepare for the training course. Courses will be open half an hour before the start time. Please login before the start time to ensure that everything on your system is working correctly. Created by Sara Colombo View feedback | View all courses
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