{"id":5498,"date":"2016-06-24T09:39:22","date_gmt":"2016-06-24T08:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adultsocialcareandhealth\/?page_id=5498"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:39:30","slug":"are-you-sitting-comfortably","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/independent-living\/health-and-wellbeing\/are-you-sitting-comfortably\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you sitting comfortably?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our everyday lifestyle sometimes means we are sitting for long periods, whether that\u2019s using a computer or tablet, driving to work or relaxing and watching the TV at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s good for our health to break up our sitting time &#8211; take a look at our video clip to find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Are you sitting comfortably?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/578McFH45OA?feature=oembed&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long do you sit for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/adults\/health-and-wellbeing\/sitting-calculator\/\">sitting calculator<\/a> &#8211; it can be surprising how long we sit for each day and how soon it adds up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for moving more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some easy things you can do and the good news is everyone can benefit \u2013 you don\u2019t have to be sporty to move more. Try these small steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a walk in your lunch break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand instead of sitting when you can \u2013 try short periods in meetings, at your desk or while on the phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk over to a colleague instead of emailing or phoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch in your chair every half hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the stairs instead of the lift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move more on the way to work \u2013 leave your car at home or drive part of your journey and walk or cycle the rest visit &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/travel\/\">visit Travel Devon for tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out if your employer offers a cycle to work scheme where you can save on the cost of a new bike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn up the music and have a dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While watching TV, stand up and have a stretch in advert breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be active with the housework \u2013 you can get a good workout sweeping, gardening or washing windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try balancing or stretching while you brush your teeth or watch TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend \u2013 Devon is a great place to be active outdoors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/AdultSocialCare\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=mkmDcfPYYRB7%2b9c3dqX4yDejWpF56CzZEPBPG4jDJ%2fM%3d&amp;docid=0db7e980bb8f34fe4b68b97082f19dc91&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2016\/06\/AYSC-infographic-231x300.jpg\" alt=\"Are you sitting comfortably?\" class=\"wp-image-7467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2016\/06\/AYSC-infographic-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/157\/2016\/06\/AYSC-infographic.jpg 446w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/AdultSocialCare\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=mkmDcfPYYRB7%2b9c3dqX4yDejWpF56CzZEPBPG4jDJ%2fM%3d&amp;docid=0db7e980bb8f34fe4b68b97082f19dc91&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">Download our infographic<\/a> to remind yourself to move more during your day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some useful websites to help you to get more active:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devon.sportsuite.co.uk\/directory\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Active Devon \u2013 directory of local activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/travel\/\">Travel Devon &#8211; information on cycling and walking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploredevon.info\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Devon \u2013 getting out and about in Devon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.activedevon.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Active Devon &#8211; providing local opportunities to be active<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you help others to move more?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Policy makers or commissioners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be aware of the importance of reducing sedentary behaviours &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/PublicDocs\/AdultSocialCare\/_layouts\/15\/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=aRmOJqivA21o7yBAeIbPx8GiP7pGFp5AoGqdR1ecR2Y%3d&amp;docid=06f772bf7a54a4b4f91558d174c6c920c&amp;rev=1\" rel=\"noopener\">see our literature review for more information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include approaches to reduce sedentary behaviour in policies and strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support a culture change where moving more in everyday life is the norm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practitioners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you work with individuals, you can make a difference! Help them assess how sedentary they are by trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/adult-social-care\/adults\/health-and-wellbeing\/sitting-calculator\/\">the sitting calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help people find easy ways to break up their sitting time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our everyday lifestyle sometimes means we are sitting for long periods, whether that\u2019s using a computer or tablet, driving to work or relaxing and watching the TV at home. 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