Did you know… major international research has produced compelling evidence that sitting for more than 4 hours each day leads to:-
- Enzymes responsible for burning harmful blood fats shutting down
- Reduced calorie burning (Metabolic rate)
- Disrupted blood sugar levels
- Increased insulin and blood pressure levels
- Leg muscles switch off
Think about how you can be more active at work, for example:-
- Keep moving around. Take frequent breaks
- Take phone calls standing up, this also boosts confidence and voice quality
- Try removing tables and chairs from meeting rooms. This leads to shorter meetings
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Walk to a colleague’s desk, instead of emailing
- Stand during presentations or speeches
For more information check out the following website:-
https://getbritainstanding.org/index.php