Take a Stand Against Sitting
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Thought I would share this article because I think it makes some good points about our typical work day. Try to be more aware of how much you spend sitting during the week and see if you can make some basic changes.
"The more time you spend planted on your couch or at your desk chair, the greater the risks to your health and longevity. The solution? Get on your feet and move. Sitting for hours at a time has been linked with weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease risk factors, and unhealthy eating habits. It’s also a culprit in deep-vein thrombosis. In this potential killer, a blood clot forms in a large leg vein and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, where it can block blood and oxygen flow.
Click HERE for the full article.
Personal Training
Thought I would share this article because I think it makes some good points about our typical work day. Try to be more aware of how much you spend sitting during the week and see if you can make some basic changes.
"The more time you spend planted on your couch or at your desk chair, the greater the risks to your health and longevity. The solution? Get on your feet and move. Sitting for hours at a time has been linked with weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease risk factors, and unhealthy eating habits. It’s also a culprit in deep-vein thrombosis. In this potential killer, a blood clot forms in a large leg vein and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs, where it can block blood and oxygen flow.
Every hour or two that you’re at your desk or sitting in an airplane, boost your circulation by taking at least a five-minute break from sitting. Stand up, stretch, walk around, or climb stairs if possible.
Meanwhile, make the rest of your day active by moving around whenever you can. When you’re talking on the phone, for example, stand or pace. Pump out a few desk push-ups while you’re viewing a Web conference.
Not only will you feel better physically, but the exercise can help you cope with stress and enhance your ability to concentrate, learn, and think creatively. Strive for at least 150 minutes of moderately intense activity like brisk walking every week."Click HERE for the full article.
Posted by Matt Ryan at 4/27/2011 6:27 PM 
Categories: fitness, Personal Training, Health Tips, nutrition, Weight Loss
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Categories: fitness, Personal Training, Health Tips, nutrition, Weight Loss
Tags: personal training
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