Sitting all day?

Would you believe that…..

Sitting is the new smoking?

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Due to our modernized lifestyle there is less physical work for us to do. Order groceries and products right to your door instead of shopping, driving instead of walking, elevators instead of stairs, etc.

Ever had a slow day at work and your body feels stiff and achy? Turns out that sitting all day can have that effect on your body. Over time by sitting all day whether from driving, sitting at work or school can cause muscles some muscles to become weaker and or tighter.

If this sounds like you how can you combat against this?

• Stand up and walk around at least every hour
• Small stretches even in your seat/office to have a break from slouching posture
• Add physical activity to your lunch break
• need some ideas? these are great to get started and you need little space
  • push-ups
  • squats
  • lunges
  • walking

The CDC recommends 150 to 300 active minutes for adults in order to prevent chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension to name a few.

Visit http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm to check out more.

Check out the next blog on foam rolling & how to SMR the lower body.