You can do simple exercises for your flexibility and strength, even in the smallest hotel rooms. I do them every morning and do each exercise for thirty seconds as I don’t have the patience to do them any longer. If you notice that you have frequent general stiffness, aches and pains in your back, shoulders, hips or legs, try a series of deep tissue massages with a good physical therapist who should be able to identify areas that need work. It will also correct any poor posture issues you are developing when shooting. Tell him what you do and how you stand and work throughout the day. He will identify the areas of your body that need work done. A key problem for videographers is that they lean over the camera all day and also hold the camera over their shoulder for manual work. It is this combination that can affect your posture and lead to back problems.

Kneel on the floor with your arms supporting you and your back flat. Then simply push your back up so there is an arch in your spine. Hold for 30 seconds.

A good one to help ease a day of filming and any stiffness in your lower back. Lie down on the floor and swing your left leg to the right side of your body while your left arm remains pointing to the left side. Do the same with your other side; 30 seconds on each side should do it.

Stand with your legs slightly apart. Slide your left hand and arm down the left side to around the knee area, lifting your right arm as you go. Hold for 20 seconds, then exhale and push down some more for the next 10 seconds. Repeat on the other side. This is great for increasing your flexibility.

Leaning over cameras all day combined with handheld shooting will do nothing for your posture. And poor posture can lead to back problems. This exercise helps correct round shoulders and brings them back into alignment. Stand up, place your hands on the back of your hips, and push your shoulder blades back. Hold for 30 seconds.

Stand up straight, with your hand on your right hip and tilt your neck to the right. Hold the position for 30 seconds, return to an upright position and do the same on the other side.