The groundwork for all happiness is health. -- Leigh Hunt Stand Up for Your Health Too much sitting getting you down? Do you notice more backache, stiffness, and fatigue than usual? Or maybe your waistline is spreading? When your body sits for long periods, your bodily functions slow down. The potential effects are widespread and chronic: *Cardiovascular- unhealthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. *Spinal- disk damage and neck, shoulder, and back pain. *Muscles- weakened core, back, and hip muscles. *Legs- reduced circulation and soft bones. *Obesity- sitting promotes weight gain. Starting now, get up and move more: *Stand up, stretch and walk a few steps. *Stand up while talking on the phone. *Get off the couch while watching TV. *Schedule 10-minute activity breaks a few times a day. *Get up and do some chores. *Combine meetings with walking. *Set a timer as a reminder. The idea is to break the chronic constricted posture of sitting that prevents your body from functioning well. Stand up- for your health.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:55:14 +0000