Whether it's for class lectures, at your work desk, or on your couch, sitting for long stretches of time can have short- and long-term health consequences: Click the "Read More" for some ways to incorporate more movement into your daily activities... 1. At school or work, take a break from the chair by walking to the break room, bathroom, water fountain, or even outside, just for a quick change of senery and to get your blood pumping. 2. If you work in a single office space (or if you don't mind doing this in front of an officemate), do some tricep dips, or toe touches. Try one of the quick routines from this post. Set an alarm to go off every hour or so (not too loud!) while at work to remind you to take a moment to move. 3. When sitting down, tighten your abs and glutes for a few seconds up to a minute or two (or more!), to activate and tone these muscles. You can also do calf raises while seated. 4. At home while sitting and watching television, try doing the TV commercial workout. Or knock out a chore from your to-do list and fold some laundry while you are sitting there. 5. Replace your office chair with a stability ball to strengthen your core, while sitting. Don't think that you have to run a marathon-any movement counts! Be creative and have fun!!!
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Sandra Jones
11/6/2012 12:58:02 am
Hi hope everything is going great. I am doing D & E. And I also got a Nutri Bullet that thing is great it has a recipe book and it is helping with my the SUGAR (as the old people back in the day say). Great recipes for high blood pressure also. Keep up the good work.
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Alena
11/8/2012 06:44:28 am
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you found something that is helping you stay on track with your health =)
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karen martin
11/6/2012 02:15:42 am
thanks for this - i'm sending copies to a lot of people who need to rethink their activiy levels
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Alena
11/8/2012 06:45:02 am
Pass it on!
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