Recognize this?
Sit in your car and drive to work, get settled in and sit at your computer for the day, sit at the dinner table to enjoy a meal and finally sit to relax /catch up on your Netflix and social media before sleeping. I wish this was an exaggeration, but it is a reality for far too many people.
An average Canadian spends nearly 70% of their waking hours sitting. And did you know long periods of sitting increase your risk of: heart disease, cancer, etc. EVEN IF YOU EXERCISE EVERY DAY
Not to mention prolonged sitting is often associated with poor posture which can lead to: neck, shoulder and hip stiffness, back pain and muscle weakness
Although it may seem impossible to change our sitting time due to work, school or other obligations; Here are some tips to reduce your daily sitting time:
1️: Use a tall piece of furniture as your standing desk / consider investing in a Sit to Stand desk
2️: Spend time stretching while watching TV
3️: Stand up and move during calls (and/or) Take 5mins/hour to move
4: Do a quick Google/Youtube search on “Office Ergonomics” to ensure your sitting time can be as healthy as possible
Gilles Fougere, PT