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Hours at stake, the tension of the competition …
Razer™ the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, has launched the “Champions Begin Inside” wellness program to promote healthy and sustainable gaming habits in the Esports industry. To the own experience of the players of the international community of Razer, it is added that of psychologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, etc. A healthy ‘dream team’ to provide resources in the form of videos, articles, contacts and events, for both professional and amateur players.
This activity is booming (according to the consulting firm Newzoo, global Esports revenues will have an increase of + 14.5% in 2021 compared to 2020) and, therefore, they are increasingly participants in very competitive tournaments.
Therefore, the average retirement age of a professional Esports player is around 25 years, caused by physical injuries and mental stress (inappropriate hours, irregular eating, etc.).
As Flo Gutierrez, Director of Global Esports at Razer, has stated: “The esports industry is dynamic and fast-paced, and that’s what makes it so exciting and engaging, but the industry hasn’t placed much emphasis on fitness. and mental, so many players often do not know what to do to take care of their bodies and minds, to have a more successful and lasting professional career.
Let’s do it
Razer has worked with the experts on four key aspects: physical activity, mental health, sleep, and nutrition. An exhaustive work that is communicated promptly through multiple talks, events and activations to educate aspiring professionals and educate them in the rigors of training for Esports, with information available on the company’s web portal, such as several interesting tips such as:
1. Look for comfort: When you spend hours in front of a monitor or a TV you need a posture that is not forced and that provides long-term and daily comfort. It is essential that all parts of the body, both those that have coverage in the chair (back, elbows), and those that do not (wrists, knees, etc.) can have a support that helps them not to suffer. Having a keyboard with a wrist rest, a footrest or a lumbar cushion are three accessories that help maintain a correct and natural posture, which is a safe bet in the long term.
2. You always have to stretch: Whether for video game sessions, work days and / or study, it is necessary to take a break not only to refresh the mind, but to move out of the chair, however ergonomic it may be. The need for a small stretching plan before, in between, and at the end of the tasks, helps a lot to manage the stress of certain joints that can be affected in the long term if they do not exercise. You do not need to do this indoors, but going for a walk or exercising outside the home, even the gym, is an excellent alternative.
3. Comfort also in the environment: The work, study or leisure area is not only the direct one where you sit, but everything that counts around you needs to be prepared. A very important point is lighting, since the sensation of greater or lesser luminosity affects not only vision, but also our temporal perception of the day, especially in closed spaces. Soft shades of light that are consistent with the lighting of the screens with which we work or play in our free time are recommended.
4. Nutrition and hydration count: Having a varied diet and at the corresponding times of the day, without snacking, is something essential for well-being that later helps performance in video games or studies. It is highly recommended, in addition, to have a bottle of water on hand for continuous hydration, avoiding getting up to the kitchen and without falling into the temptation to open the refrigerator.
A healthy contribution from Razer, which will also host wellness webinars and workshops during gaming events to support the gaming and Esports communities. They will include:
1. A specific Razer webinar, dedicated to wellness, which will feature experts from the Esports care and wellness industry. Free to access, it aims to educate and generate more awareness and support for industry players.
2. Webinar Ritual Motion, with exchange of opinions and tips and tricks for a healthier ‘gaming’.
A bet on the present and the future
The ‘Champions Start Inside’ campaign is now available with articles by Ritual Motion and supported by a series of videos from Respawn Therapy, an organization made up of physical therapy doctors committed to improving the health and well-being of players. . Topics range from dealing with tiredness and exhaustion to proper sitting postures and exploring concepts such as stress and recovery. Also on show will be a suite of Razer products that have been ergonomically designed to help maintain optimal fitness and reduce physical stress when gaming.
A great information and awareness campaign to make competition and, in short, entertainment as healthy as possible.
For more information, visit the portal ‘
Champions start from within ‘
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