Why You Really Need to Get Moving

Why You Really Need to Get Moving
Davelle Morrison - Fit Firm and Fab

A few weekends ago, my cousin Davelle had the pleasure of attending a CAN-FIT PRO (that's the association of Canadian Fitness Professionals) lecture given by Dr. Len Kravitz, PHD.   He shared some really interesting insights & research on new studies completed in fitness & health.  Check it out below


There has been a new study completed on the dangers of living a sedentary lifestyle. Apparently TOO MUCH SITTING IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR  HEALTH even though you may exercise at least 30 minutes each day. Adults spend more than 70% of the each day sitting at a desk, watching TV, playing video games, driving a car, eating a meal. 8 hours of sitting can be a health risk.

In this Canadian fitness survey, it was determined that one of the  LEADING CAUSES OF MORTALITY due to cardiovascular & respiratory diseases and cancers is sitting. This applies to those who are also very physically active.

How can you incorporate more movement in your day?

AT THE OFFICE

1.Stand up and walk around the office every 30 minutes

2.Stand up and move every time you need to get some water

3.Walk to the farthest bathroom in your office

4.Always stand and/or walk around room when talking on the phone

5.Getting a standing workstation where you can stand and work on the computer and/or on a physioball. This way when you get tired your core is always engaged.

6.Consider doing a 5-minute walk break every coffee break

7.Instead of emailing a colleague, get up and walk to their desk and  speak with them

AT HOME

1.Walk during every commercial (and not to the fridge)

2.Take a 5 minute walk every 30 minutes

3.Stand up and do some easy lunges, squats & leg balances

4.After reading every 4-6 pages, get up and walk

5.Get a stationary workout machine and use it for half of the time  that you are watching TV or reading

And don’t forget, this is in ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR WORKOUT, not  instead of. It’s clearly important to get you and your family moving  at all times. Try walking to the corner store instead of driving.

The studies were completed by: Owen, N., Bauman, A. and Brown, W. (2009) and Katzmarzyk, P.T., Church, T.S., Craig, C.L., and Bouchard, C. (2009).

Stay Fit, Firm 'n Fab,

Davelle

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