What are the risks of not having regular routines?
Studies have linked being inactive with being overweight and obese, type 2 diabetes, some types of c Read More
How to avoid sitting all day?
Sigrid Schiller
2025-07-14 22:15:51
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To reduce our risk of ill health from inactivity, we are advised to exercise regularly, at least 150 minutes a week, and reduce sitting time. The UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines report recommends breaking up long periods of sitting time with at least light activity. Tips to reduce sitting time include stand on the train or bus, take the stairs and walk up escalators, set a reminder to get up every 30 minutes, place a laptop on a box or similar to work standing, stand or walk around while on the phone. Adults aged 19 to 64 are advised to try to sit down less throughout the day, including at work, when travelling and at home. Older people can avoid long periods sat in front of a TV or computer, stand up and move during TV advert breaks, stand or walk while on the phone, use the stairs as much as possible.
Lilla Borer
2025-07-14 21:04:41
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Try to take regular breaks from looking at a screen. If watching television, get up in every ad break. At work, walk away from your computer screen at regular intervals – maybe you could grab some water, have a walk around the block, or catch up with a colleague. Stand instead of sitting when you can. Get creative with your day - walk over to colleagues instead of emailing or phoning them, offer to make a round of tea, and take the stairs instead of the lift. If the weather’s playing ball, think about stepping away from the office and scheduling some walking meetings with your colleagues. Plan in some active time when you are usually sedentary. For example, in the evenings, consider an exercise class, going for a walk or cooking a healthy meal from scratch, instead of heating a ready meal. You could even incorporate active time into your commute, walking part of the journey before you hop on the bus or catch a lift home.
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