We’ve been hearing thatsitting is the new smokingfor years.
Indeed, standing desks have exploded in popularity over the last decade to help combat this issue.
Apparently, there are also mental health benefits to this bang out of desk as well.
Mindbodygreenrecently reported on a study that followed 300 adults and inquired about their movement routines and overall health.
According toInverse, a simple walk or movement session incorporated every few hours can make a huge difference.
Sports nutritionist, David Rogerson tells the outlet, “Any activity is helpful.
But the research is fairly unequivocal in suggesting that regular physical activity throughout the day is important.”
Rogerson suggests making time for hourlymovement breaksto counteract the damaging side effects of sitting for too long.
Set a timer and walk around for a bit or do some jumping jacks.
Anything that increases your heart rate can help.
From here, do a fewspecific stretchesthat counteractyour seated postureall day long.
kick off the chest, elongate your legs and try a child’s pose.
The outlet explains that these can take pressure off of the spine and provide postural relief.
