Many gamers I know either love their gaming chair or lament not having a really good one. Gaming is not an activity you can just get up from every half hour to stretch and reset. An online campaign can last for hours and leaving your seat may not only let your teammates down, but may lead to a huge setback in the game. Some gamers even forego bathroom breaks to secure a victory. You may not be that “hardcore” but you still deserve to game in maximum comfort; and, you would with an AKRacing Gaming chair like the one Best Buy is giving away in this contest.

Your chair matters for gaming

How much time you spend sitting in front of a screen can affect your overall health. AKRacing has years of experience creating seating for a variety of use case. Their gaming chairs are considered some of the best available. They have solid, durable metal frames and cold cure foam that holds fast and secure for a comfortable experience even after hours of first person shooter excitement. This is a premium gaming chair so you know that it will glide wherever you want it to go, in multiple positions, and adjust to suit your needs—all the while remaining silent so your gameplay is not spoiled by the squeaks and squeals often heard from lesser competitors.

Your chair matters for your health

I don’t have to tell gamers what can happen if they spend long hours in an uncomfortable chair. There are many forum discussion online of gamers complaining of back problems, digestive problems, even breathing problems brought on by making a poor seating choice. Most people don’t notice the problems at first; they develop gradually until you get to a point where you ache. Recovery can be slow too. However, you won’t recover if you continue to use the chair that caused the problem in the first place.

The best way to stay healthy is to make healthy choices before you start to ache. This contest is designed to raise awareness of one solution: AKRacing ergonomic chairs. One person will win one to start their journey to better gaming health. It isn’t the only thing gamers should do for better health. In fact, I want you to help gamers across Canada by suggesting ways that gamers can stay healthy. I offer one solution: get an AKRacing ergonomic chair. One way to enter this contest is for you to suggest other ways.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.

  1. In a comment below, tell us some ways that gamers who play for long hours at at a time can stay healthy (your answer must be different from my suggestion above to select a great gaming chair).
  2. Visit the AKRacing product page on bestbuy.ca, scroll down to the “Details and Specs” section to find the Armrest Adjustment Type information (you can see it is missing in the image shown here). Send that information in an email with the subject line AKRacing chair contest to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we will randomly select one winner to receive a Best Buy exclusive AKRacing Core EX SE Ergonomic Fabric Gaming Chair.

This contest runs from May 6th to May 20th.

Remember you can enter twice: once in a comment below and once in an email. However, if you live with other gamers, then having a great AKRacing gaming chair in their house will benefit them too so ask them to enter. Share with gamer friends too so they can game for hours and stay healthy.

Win an AKRacing Gaming Chair Contest Rules and Regulations

Good luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  2. When I play for long hours on end, usually playing World of Warcraft, if there is a loading screen or wait to get somewhere like i’m taking a flight transit system that is automatic, I will go and get some snacks or stretch
    good luck to all!

  3. Every gamer should take a 45 minute break and try a new yoga pose or do a stretch exercise they have yet to try. This will keep things fun and interesting and motivates the gamer to take the break. Also try a new snack on said break.

  4. Sitting for long periods of time we know can cause a lot of back issues and eye issues. Every 20 mins or so, take an eye break. Look around the room for a minute. Be careful with your posture. Sit straight and try yoga poses during when not gaming.

  5. Every gamer should take a 45 minute break and try a new yoga pose or do a stretch exercise they have yet to try. This will keep things fun and interesting and motivates the gamer to take the break. Also try a new snack on said break.

  9. Every gamer should get up every hour or so and do a quick stretch/walk around. I’m not saying you have to walk for a set period of time, or have to walk around the house or whatever. Just get up, take a few steps to get the blood flowing, and do a couple quick stretches. That and drinking lots of water (try around 12 cups a day, but depending on size/sex/height/weight/etc. 12 is just a ball park figure) really helps for the long gaming sessions.

  10. There are many ways that gamers can better take care of their health during gaming sessions. Set timers to get up and move every 15-30 minutes. Set a timer to get up and go for a walk once or twice during the gaming sessions. Also, mix it up, get out of the same position, do not bend knees to constrict blood flow etc. Lots of little ways to start taking better care of ourselves during our gaming sessions.

  11. Gamers who play long hours can stay healthy by keeping hydrated (drinking lots of water), and taking periodic breaks from their screen.

  12. I have started doing jumping jacks in between matches. I throw in push ups if I lose the match.

  20. Nutrition is obviously important (healthy snacks, water, etc.)

    I’ll say that posture is most important. It’s too easy to be hunched forward because of the mouse/keyboard combo.

  28. Gamers can take breaks to help stay healthy. They can get a under desk pedal equipment to help keep their blood moving and always remember to break and stretch.

  39. I set a timer on my fitbit or cellphone to remind me to take a break. When the alarm goes off I get up and tackle some other project / chore before I go back to gaming. Then I set another timer for the next break in the gaming action.

  40. Gamers who play for long hours need to choose healthy, sensible snacks while gaming. Not junk food!

  46. It is all about ergonomics!! Be sure to fit the chair to your body stature and remember… no slouching:)

  50. Ways to stay healthy are getting up and moving around every so often, stretching, and staying hydrated.

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