Research shows that sitting at a desk all day may contribute to poor overall health, increasing your chances of heart attack, diabetes, and even cancer, even if you get regular exercise outside of work. Here are five ways to lower the risks associated with a sedentary work routine.
Stand and stretch. Reach your arms up over your head to get the blood flowing, then bend and touch your toes or swing your arms from side to side. Look for computer programs that include exercise routines and alarms to remind you to get up and get moving.
Walk around. Got a question for a coworker? Walk to his or her office space instead of sending an email. If you’re a manager or supervisor, make it part of your day to visit and check in with people. These small changes also will reap big benefits for your overall workplace morale. If you work from a home office, consider any time you’re on the phone time to move around.
Get on the ball: Sitting on an exercise ball or stability ball instead of a desk chair will not only help strengthen your core and enhance muscle tone—it burns calories, too.
Just Dance. Close your office door and dance for three minutes. If music is inappropriate in your office environment, try headphones.
Give Yourself a Break. Chances are there’s a law in your state requiring you to have at least a ten-minute break every four hours. Use yours to take a brisk walk around the building or around the block.
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