If you prefer staying indoors, there are also various simple exercise options. You can practice yoga or stretching exercises with just a mat on the floor, relaxing muscles tightened by the cold weather and enhancing flexibility.
Prolonged sitting poses various health risks, including obesity, muscle and joint strain, hemorrhoids, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. To avoid these health issues, it's time to get up and move more!
Tips to avoid prolonged sitting at work:
- When commuting, consider getting off one stop earlier and walking briskly to complete the rest of the journey
- Stand up and leave your desk every hour at work, and walk around for a few minutes
- Use toilets or pantry that are farther away
- Take a stroll near the office during lunch breaks
- Reduce elevator usage or exit a floor or two early and take the stairs back to the office
- Even while sitting, change your sitting posture frequently and do some leg lifts, hand stretches, and shoulder and neck relaxation exercises
At home, consider:
- Moving around or standing instead of just sitting on the sofa watching TV or using your phone
- Going for a walk after dinner
- Helping with household chores, such as washing dishes or sweeping the floor
Additionally, remember to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. The World Health Organization recommends that adults engage in at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, such as brisk walking, stair climbing, leisurely swimming, and cycling, or at least 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, such as jogging, rope skipping, fast swimming, and basketball. This will bring significant benefits to your health. Take advantage of Blua Health's “Keep moving” and “AI Fit PT” features to easily achieve your fitness goals. For the sake of your health, start living an active lifestyle today!
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