Sitting Less

Summary

• Sitting for more than 8 hours in a day is a health risk increasing your chance of developing heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

• You should try to take a break and stand up every 30 minutes.

• Standing up at your desk is better than sitting. You can modify your desk, or add a laptop stand to help make this more comfortable for you.

• Consider treadmill desks or under desk bikes to stay active while sitting.

• Setup walking meetings when possible.

• Move your garbage can farther away so you need to stand to throw something out.

• Get up to fill up your water bottle regularly.