After a long period of sitting, movement does not have to wait for a full workout block. A few seconds of slowly turning from your chair can be a pause that brings attention back to your body. It does not need to be large, deep, or comparable to anyone else’s movement.
One gentle seated turn
- Let both feet rest comfortably on the floor and keep your shoulders relaxed.
- Slowly turn your upper body to one side only as far as feels comfortable, then stay for one natural breath.
- Return to the middle and repeat the same easy movement toward the other side.
Put “sit a little less” into the day
CDC guidance for adults is straightforward: move more and sit less, and activity can be broken into smaller pieces. This is an everyday movement cue, not a treatment exercise. Stop if turning causes pain, dizziness, or discomfort; for individual health concerns, ask a qualified health professional what is suitable for you.
Source
For CDC guidance on moving more, sitting less, and accumulating activity in smaller pieces, see CDC: Adult Activity: An Overview.
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