National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day | May 2nd
Posted on April 26, 2018
On Wednesday, May 2nd, South Central Regional Medical Center will support the American Diabetes Association for National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day.
Research shows that sitting for long periods of time increases your risk for health complications. The ADA recommends breaking up sitting time with three or more minutes of light physical activity—such as walking, leg extensions, or overhead arm stretches—every 30 minutes. Take every opportunity you can to get up and move.
Here are just a few simple ways you can do it:
1.Take the stairs instead of the elevator at the office.
2.Get up and take a quick walk around your office.
3.Stand up and stretch at your desk.
4.If you go out for lunch, walk to the restaurant.
5.Arrive to work earlier and park further away from your normal parking spot. Enjoy the extended walk the rest of the way to your office.
6.Use a speaker or mobile phone so you can pace around your office during conference calls.
7.Try some chair exercises while at your desk.
8.Fidget (when appropriate!)—Tap or wiggle your foot during meetings or while working at your desk.
For more information, please visit diabetes.org/getfitdontsit.
