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A sedentary lifestyle is basically a kind of lifestyle where a person does not do regular amounts of physical activity in daily life. This can however put one at risk of many lifestyle diseases. Experts talk about daily habits that can help one stay active.
1. Regular exercise: Exercising for 45 minutes per day for at least 5 days a week is beneficial for overall health. This can be moderate intensity aerobic exercise like brisk walking, running, jogging, cycling or swimming. Adding resistance training twice a week is also recommended. Setting up a schedule of daily activity and following it religiously would help in maintaining a regular exercise pattern.
2. Taking stairs instead of lifts or parking your vehicle one or two blocks before your office and walking rest of the way can also help you move more on a regular basis. Climbing stairs may get your heart pumping and boost your muscle, bone, joint, and lung health. Walking is associated with several health benefits like lowered risk of heart disease, enhanced immune function and reduced stress and blood pressure levels.
3. Avoid sitting at desk for more than one hour at a stretch. Get up and move around then sit down. This will ensure your muscles do not turn stiff and also increase your daily step count.
4. Various exercises can be done while sitting on your chair or during a two-minute break in the office. Short spurts of activity help to increase our metabolism and the effect lasts for many hours.
5. Avoid overeating especially sugar-laden treats and sweetened beverages. One must add healthy vegetables and fruits to their diet. Have a well-balanced diet.
6. Avoid alcohol and smoking.
7. Exercise can be done at any time, morning or evening, but should be avoided 1/2 hours past meal
8. Standing when you can as it may help strengthen your muscles and burn extra calories. You can try to stand while you are on calls, watching TV, or just folding the laundry.