If you work at a desk for 5+ hours every day, it can seem nearly impossible to get the recommended amount of daily steps in.
The truth is, sitting still all day isn't natural for the human body. Recent studies found that sitting reduces muscle activity in your legs and impairs your ability to utilize sugars, increasing insulin resistance and elevating blood pressure. All of this increases your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
This is why getting up from your chair regularly throughout the workday is imperative for good health. But how do you know how much standing time you need? Well, it depends on what kind of work you're doing.
A good place to start is to take at least 30 minutes every day to stand up or walk around to help decrease swelling, back pain and fatigue while allowing your brain some time to recharge itself before returning to work.
