Reducing the time spent being sedentary
- standing rather than sitting on public transport.
- walking to work.
- taking walks during lunch breaks.
- setting reminders to stand up every 30 minutes when working at a desk.
- investing in a standing desk or asking the workplace to provide one.
How can we prevent sedentary Behaviour?
Follow our five top tips to help keep you moving throughout the day.
- Try to take regular breaks from looking at a screen. If watching television, get up in every ad break. ...
- Stand instead of sitting when you can. ...
- Stand up at work. ...
- Plan in some active time when you are usually sedentary. ...
- Set time limits on sedentary behaviour.
How do I stop sedentary lifestyle at work?
How do you fix a Sedentary Lifestyle?
- Track the Time You Spend Sitting. Sitting is one constant activity all of us do daily. ...
- Take Regular Breaks. ...
- Go for a Walk After Lunch. ...
- Take the stairs. ...
- Stand while Working. ...
- Exercise. ...
- Be Active Outside of Work. ...
- Change your Commute.
