When you receive instruction to add movement to your day, which of the following come to mind? Perform a strength workout Walk before or after work Increase your cardio minutes Aim for 10,000 steps per day Participate in a group exercise class Though the above are all great things to implement, adding movement to your day can be even simpler. In fact, doing so can be as easy ...

There are 120 hours in a five-day workweek. If you spend 40 hours working each week, that’s one-third of your time — and 2,080 hours total per year. How much of this time do you spend sitting at your workstation? Could you be using more of it to improve your quality of life and work efficiency?Prolonged sitting can lead to various health conditions. Two immediate effects includ ...

Do you find yourself sitting in front of your computer all day? Take some time throughout the day to do a little moving and shaking in the comfort of your work area. Taking stretch breaks multiple times a day will leave you feeling more focused, relaxed and ready to tackle the rest of your day. Quick daily stretches can help keep your body in prehab and prevent future muscle an ...

What if we told you about a magic pill that would improve everything in your life in the blink of an eye? Would you take it? Chances are, your answer is “Yes, of course I would!” Spoiler alert: The magic pill does not exist. But you already knew that. Magic pills are better known as quick fixes that contain ingredients that lead to instant gratification. And while they may allo ...

Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. Non-exercise activity is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Standing two minutes for every thirty minutes you are seated, walking to a faraway parking sp ...