Over the past century, individuals have become much more sedentary. In other words, too many people sit too much and participate in too little physical activity for optimal health.
I encourage you to look for ways to become more active and decrease inactivity.
Some examples include:
-Reduce the time spent sitting by taking a break at least once every hour to get up and move.
-Set an alarm or reminder on your phone, watch, or other smart devices to prompt you to get moving.
-Limit the amount of time spent being sedentary, particularly recreational screen time.
I encourage you to “move to improve.”
-Get a standing bicycle or treadmill desk
-Take walking meetings
-Stand rather than sitting while watching television
-Take the stairs rather than the elevator
-Choose a parking space farther away from the entrance to your office
-Walk your dog
-Bicycle to work or walk to the bus stop
How many hours in a typical day are you sedentary? What are some ways that you could increase your activity throughout the day to be less sedentary?
Adults (aged 18-64) are recommended to exercise at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or at least 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity throughout the week.
Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities at a moderate or greater intensity that involves all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week, as these provide additional health benefits.
