Stand Up and Move!

It’s Wellness Wednesday and today we are talking about reducing the amount of time you spend sitting! Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with many health concerns. Increased blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist, unhealthy cholesterol levels, obesity just to name a view.

On the other hand the many benefits to sitting less and moving more are many: reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved weight management, reduced risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders such joint injuries, low back injures, osteoporosis.

So if you have to spend all day at a desk or if you spend long evenings watching Netflix, take breaks. Stand up, walk around, get some water, stretch. Just move and you will feel better and be taking care of your body.