The lives of Australians are becoming more and more centered around sitting. From the office chair to the couch, the majority of our day is spent in a chair. Whether you're still working from home, back in the office, or have a flexible working arrangement, it's essential that sitting doesn't become a bad habit.
Office workers are sitting for up to 10 hours a day. Long periods of sitting can have detrimental impacts on the body, including increased risk of Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes. Along with this, your posture and spinal health can be affected by sitting incorrectly.
The myth that you can offset a sedentary lifestyle by merely watching what you eat and getting some exercise ignores the reality of the effects of sitting for long periods. The truth is that there are a few things you should be doing to help ease this impact.
If you're sitting more these days, you should try to incorporate moving and walking into your everyday routine. Set times to stand up and move and stretch your body every hour or so. Going for a walk during your lunch break is also a helpful habit to get into.
You should also make sure that you're sitting correctly in when you are sitting. Your feet should be flat on the ground: your head, shoulders and hips in line on top of each other: your screen should be at eye level to avoid neck strain.