A 5-Minute Stroll Every 30 Minutes Could Decrease the Risks of a Long Day at Your Desk
Even for people who get lots of exercise, sitting at a desk all day can still be bad for health. A new study offers some fresh insight into how many movement breaks deskbound workers need throughout the day to help offset some of the negative effects of all those sedentary hours.Five minutes every half-hour of strolling through the office — or just getting up and moving around when you work from home — can significantly reduce both blood pressure and blood sugar, according to a study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. And moving as little as one minute every hour can still help lower your blood pressure.“Regular exercise should remain a top priority for anyone looking to improve and maintain their health,” says senior…