When three or four o’clock arrives, your eyes may feel tired and your mind may feel heavy. Coffee or a snack can certainly be an option. But if you mainly want to step out of a long sitting spell, try an easy ten-minute walk before deciding whether you want food.
Use walking as a switch
CDC encourages adults to spread physical activity across the week instead of waiting for one session to do everything. Ten minutes do not need to count as an intense workout. It can simply be a break from the screen, a chance to move your legs, and a moment to notice your breathing again. Activity you can keep doing is often a more useful habit than doing nothing.
- Save your next phone call for a walk.
- Circle the office building or your block; the simpler the route, the better.
- If going outside is not practical, walk gently back and forth in a hallway or living room.
Do not turn it into a calorie-burn assignment
The value of this short walk is not to cancel lunch or earn a snack. It is to add movement to a long stretch of sitting. Start at a comfortable pace that fits your abilities. If you have a chronic condition, are recovering from injury, or feel unwell with activity, ask a healthcare professional what is appropriate for you.
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