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Done With Sitting Too Much At Work: Need Few Minutes Of Daily Exercise To Become Better

Have you ever thought about how your sedentary lifestyle affects your health?


You'd love to think of sitting at a desk, completing tasks for eight hours or more a day or anything. It gives you all the comfort you want. But, what about the healthy? According to Harvard University, sitting too much leads to detrimental diseases. But what if I told you that only need 22 minutes of daily exercise to remove these negative effects?

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According to a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day can significantly improve your health. The study also found that physical activities that make you breathe a little bit heavier, such as brisk walking, gardening, or walking up a hill, can be counted as moderate to vigorous physical activity.


So, what does this mean for office workers? Well, for starters, it's good news. Suppose you're reading this while sitting at your desk. In that case, you'll be happy to know that a speedy walk at lunch or during your commute, a walking meeting, a HIIT workout first thing in the morning, or a 20-minute class on the Peloton can be enough to counteract the negative health effects of sitting for long periods.


So, what does this mean for office workers?

You'll be happy to know that a speedy walk at lunch or during your commute, a walking meeting, a HIIT workout which is a priority in the morning, or a 20-minute class on the Peloton can cut out all the negativity and release the stress when you sitting for long periods.


It is important to understand that exercise is not overly arduous; you have to spend as much time as possible moving each day. The more you move, the more you better and lighter you feel. The study found that those who sit for more than 12 hours a day if they have an office job and spend their evening on the couch have a 38% higher risk of death compared to those who sit for eight hours and get in at least 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.


It's time to take the negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle seriously. Health experts recommend getting up regularly throughout the day, even if it's just for a quick walk, as well as venturing outdoors, which has also been shown to help with creativity, focus, and sleep. Whether you schedule it in your diary or make breaks a regular thing, make it your mission to move more. Remember, all you need is 22 minutes of daily exercise to improve your health.


What's the catch?

Moving your body can save you from several diseases and the most common is drowsiness, which is the only seed sow in your body and affects your body. So, get up, stretch your complete body and you will see the remarkable change in you and your life as well.


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