06/22/2022
Recent research shows that 82.5% of adults and 62.4% of children are physically inactive. Quite frankly, these numbers are scary. As we spend more time sitting, the effects of inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle are adding up. lifestyles are associated with poor health and a multitude of diseases including but not limited to:
✅ Overweight and obesity
✅ Type II Diabetes
✅ Pre-mature mortality
✅ Cardiovascular Disease
✅ Musculoskeletal Pain
✅ Cancer
✅ Stroke
Physical activity has been shown to lower the risk for many chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, depression, stress, and anxiety. It is even known to reduce the risk of certain conditions by 50%! It doesn’t mean that you need to drop everything and quit your job. Even if you have a desk-based job, those who are active either at work or outside work, have lower risks for metabolic disorders than their non-active co-worker.
Here are some suggestions if you want to inject some physical activity into your life:
1️⃣Take regular breaks away from your desk;
2️⃣Go for a short walk at lunch or after work when you come home around the neighborhood;
3️⃣Take the stairs at work;
4️⃣Stand up and stretch after sending that stressful email;
5️⃣Turn up some music and dance in your bedroom;
6️⃣Try the dance class or local recreational activity you always wanted to join;
7️⃣Use a stand-sit desk if you have one!
In summary: Sit Less. More!
