10 Ways to reduce sitting time at work

1. 10 Ways to reduce sitting time at work New research finds that even if you’re active, logging eight hours a day on your rear end in front of the computer can shorten your lifespan. Fortunately, there are other ways to spend less time sitting. Try these 10 tips to cut time in your chair: Use the gym at work: If your company has one, use it, especially if the weather is bad or work in an extremely secure building that’s hard to leave. A moderate 25-minute walk on the treadmill won’t leave you sweaty enough to require a shower, but it will let you catch up on an episode of your favourite TV show while you’re at work. Try a standing desk, one that brings your screen to eye level: A desk (or desk addition) that adjusts your screen and keyboard to standing height is less of an investment–and less of a strange sight–than a treadmill. Eat outside your workplace: If your favourite cafe is a quarter mile away, that’s an extra half mile you’ll walk daily. But even if you’re carrying a packed lunch, find a spot and invite colleagues to join you. Set an Alarm: Keep topping up your water bottle. Get a step counter: Drinking water has many upsides, but one obvious side effect is you’ll have to hit the bathroom frequently. Much sitting is unconscious. Set an alarm to remind yourself to get up at least once an hour to grab a drink, stretch, or otherwise engage your muscles. An Apple watch, Fitbit, A Nike+ FuelBand, or can encourage you to move more by showing how many steps you’ve taken (and pitting you against friends and colleagues if you like) HUMBLEWORKS.CO