Movement each day will keep the doctor away

Good Move - even at your desk!

A recent Norwegian study found the health risks and mortality rate associated with sedentary behaviour can decrease with just 22 minutes of exercise per day. 

Adults spend on average a staggering 9 -10 hours per day being sedentary, with the majority of this being made up during work hours… Ever feel like you are glued to your desk? Many of our daily activities are sedentary, ranging from travelling, driving, office work and the simple pleasure of netflix on the couch. 

A recent Norwegian study, “Device-measured physical activity, sedentary time, and risk of all-cause mortality”, found the health risks and mortality rate associated with sedentary behaviour can decrease with just 22 minutes of exercise per day. 

The study collated data from four cohort studies and analysed approximately 12,000 individuals aged over 50 to monitor their physical activity rates via wearable technology. It found that those who were sedentary for more than 12 hours per day, had a 38% higher mortality rate, than those who were sedentary for 8 hours per day. 

In fact those completing 22 minutes of physical activity per day were associated with lower mortality risk irrespective of the amount of sedentary time. There are many activities we simply can’t avoid that are sedentary, working at a desk, driving, or simply relaxing at the end of the day. The solution is simple - commit to movement each day to unlock these benefits and long term health risks. 

The Good Move is your simple guide to ensure you can break up your day with movement and brain breaks - it really is a no brainer! Benefits are both short and long term. In the short term, feel less stressed during the day, improve your focus and change posture for your back. The long term benefits of this habit will reduce the health risks and mortality rate - get good moving today! 

Unlock the short and long term health benefits by creating this habit today!