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- Try these small changes to help you get moving around more:
- Try some small changes to break up sitting time and add regular movement into your day at home and at work – like standing up for a break or taking a short walk to speak to a colleague. Take a walk at lunchtime, take the stairs instead of the lift and if you like to watch TV – stand up during the advert breaks. Being still for too long can be harmful for our health – so reducing our sitting time is just as important as being physically active. Small steps to change your habits can make a big difference – so sit less, get up and move more!
- Try these small changes to help you get moving around more:
- Try some small changes to break up sitting time and add regular movement into your day – at home and at work. Walk over to speak to work colleagues instead of emailing. Leave your car at home or drive part of your journey and walk or cycle the rest, or take a walk at lunchtime! If you are on the school run – walking with the kids will energise all of you ready for the day ahead! Being still for too long can be harmful for our health – so reducing our sitting time is just as important as being physically active. Small steps to change your habits can make a big difference – so sit less, get up and move more!
- Try these small changes to help you get moving around more:
- Try some small changes to break up sitting time and add regular movement into your day – at home and at work. Could you walk or cycle to work, take the stairs instead of the lift or try a walking meeting. When you head to the shops, try parking further away and walk the rest of the journey. Being still for too long can be harmful for our health – so reducing our sitting time is just as important as being physically active. Small steps to change your habits can make a big difference – so sit less, get up and move more!
- Well done, it sounds like you are moving lots during your day – keep it going! Being still for too long can be harmful for our health – so reducing our sitting time is just as important as being physically active. Even for someone active like you, small steps to change your habits can make a big difference – so sit less, get up and move more!