Our bodies are designed to move. Whether you are young or mature in years, have natural joints, have arthritis, or are living with artificial joints, movement is the most important thing you can do to protect and strengthen your joints.
Sitting has become an American pastime. Amid the pandemic more jobs have shifted to virtual and many are sitting hour after hour every day. My own line of work went from active interaction and strenuous movement to a very sedentary job as a Contact Tracer. This dramatic change required me to incorporate different types of exercise and fitness breaks throughout the day. My morning starts with a long invigorating walk. This is my favorite time of day since it is quiet, peaceful, and watching the sunrise sets a positive tone to my day. Strength training 3 times per week enables me to maintain stamina; while stretching, Yoga, and calisthenics help me to remain flexible and promotes cardiovascular health.
Sitting has long been called the new smoking…yes, sitting is really that bad for your health. The easiest way to mitigate the negative effects of sitting is simply by standing more often. Stand at least once per hour…invest in a standing work station…stand while you are on the phone. The fact below should motivate you to stand:
After sitting for more than an hour, your body halts production of the fat-burning enzyme lipase by as much as 90 percent.
-Plant Strong, Rip Esselstyn
It’s simple. Stand more often and move more often. Prior to the shut downs in March my life was very different. I imagine that you have experienced dramatic changes in your life as well. Investing in good health practices such as daily exercise, eating a nutritious diet, and getting quality sleep helps me to manage stress during these uncertain times. Below I’ve shared additional tips and resources to help you.
Be Well. ~Tiffany
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