It’s been a long day and all you want to do is sit down and watch a little TV.

Is it so much to ask when you work a long day at the office and have to commute an hour and half to get home that you want to relax?

Now that summer is fast approaching and with all the great sporting events to observe, your TV schedule is filling up fast.

We here at Tekoia, want to know, when you come home to relax in front of the TV, how do you sit? Believe it or not, sitting on the couch isn’t the only way to watch TV.

So, let’s look at some ways different people sit in front of the TV.

1. Sitting and Exercising

A great way to get your 30 minutes to an hour of exercise a day is when you are watching TV.

While people typically watch up to 5 hours a day of TV, finding a time to squeeze in some jumping jack or sit-ups is easy.

A great way to get your heart going is to exercise every time there is a commercial or when you you get up to grab a healthy snack.

And even if you don’t have proper weights or exercise equipment, you can use common household items in its place. For example, use cans of beans or jugs of water to do bicep curls.

You can hook your feet under your couch and do sit ups. In any case, have fun and you might even lose weight while watching TV.

2. Sitting With Their Family

When you sit down to watch TV, is your family with you?

According to an Ofcom study, families are sitting around the TV together more often than families 10 years ago.

It seems like technology is bringing families closer together. Children with their tablets or parents with their smartphone are using these devices together while they enjoy a TV show.

3. Sitting Too Close

When you were growing up, what did you mother always say to you when you were watching TV?
“Johnny, don’t sit too close to the TV or else you’ll ruin your eyesight!”

Many children and young adults enjoy sitting close to the TV. They want to see every hair and every sweat bead roll off of their favorite action figure.

Indeed, science has indicated that while sitting too close does create eyestrain, it does not ruin you eyesight.

People also like big TVs when watching their favorite movie or show. Having a big TV often means being closer to it. Sometimes, being too close can lessen the clarity of the TV. You end up seeing the pixels of the TV, even if it’s HD.

The further away you are, the better the image and angular resolution is. So, what’s the best distance to be from your TV?

According to About.com, for a 42″ HDTV, the proper distance is between a 10-15.’

4. Sitting Or Lying On Your Bed

Nowadays it’s normal to sit in bed with your tablet or TV and watch the latest movie on Netflix.

People see watching TV as a relaxing activity and what better way to enjoy a show than in the comfort on your own bed, under your sheets?

And it’s even better in the morning when you have to get ready for work. Turn on the TV or find a news show or podcast on your smartphone or tablet and listen to it while you shower or change for work.

You’ll be able to get the most up-to-date traffic reports and take note of any accidents or alternate routes to work.

So How Do You Sit When Watching TV?

TV viewing is a fun pastime for many people and families. While technology, like our very own SURE Universal Remote app, makes it easier for us to watch our shows, finding a way to sit and watch them is just as important.

So, after looking at these different ways you can sit in front of the TV, which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.