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How to stay fit at a desk job: The best workout hacks and exercise devices
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Having an office job is bomb on days when you’re tired and just want to chill, but sedentary life for 40+ hours a week can put serious strain on your bodyLong periods of sitting reduces blood flow to your legs, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) as well as diabetes, obesity, and depression.
One study even found a direct relationship between time spent sitting and risk of early mortality of any cause. Um, that’s not terrifying at all. But what are you supposed to do when your job requires being chained to a desk?
Many experts say to set hourly reminder to get up and walk around the office — whether that’s to take a phone call (instead of sitting down to take it), get a drink, or just walking aimlesslyFive minute spurts of movement can lift your mood, restore dwindling energy levels without losing focus, and are apparently more beneficial than taking a single long walk. That’s all great, but it’s not always possible — what about the hectic days when you can’t afford to take a break every hour? Read more…
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