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“We are sitting ourselves to death”

Sandra Widdmann

…or “Beware of the Chair!” Shocking, right? But the good news is: you can do something, even while working!

The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” was coined James Levine, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, to emphasize the potential health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. It gained traction as researchers and health professionals began to highlight the adverse effects of spending long hours sitting at desks, in front of screens, or during commutes or when eating our meals.

The detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting can be avoided by promoting an active lifestyle. Evidence indicates that taking work breaks after 30 minutes of continuous sitting can reduce mortality risks. Body movements at frequent intervals are more beneficial than a 45-minute workout once a day.

Switching body positions from sitting to standing every 20 to 30 minutes could be beneficial. A 50:50 ratio for sitting to standing is generally advised to start with. Working desks that can be adjusted at various levels could be useful. Sitting on a medicine ball instead of a chair could also be beneficial.

It is also important to stay active at home. While watching television, body movements can be restored by getting up and walking around during commercials or between episodes. Standing or walking while talking on the phone is another easy way to stay active.

Welcome to BüroBuddy!

BüroBuddy (or Office Buddy) is your digital companion who supports you to take control of your tension, pain and posture problems yourself in just a few minutes, anytime and anywhere. Click here to register for free!

Your personal access is available for testing from 15.01. to 15.02.2024 and will end automatically – after this ISTA is providing a 6 months access to the fitness content and all exercises.

All exercises can also be done in work clothes directly at the workplace or wherever it is best for you. With max. 5 minutes per video, the exercises are the perfect balance to long sitting hours and fit into any break, no matter how short.

With your individual access you get:

–         An individual training plan with daily customized exercises

–         Pain prevention & additional exercises against acute complaints

–         Directly at the workplace, at home or everywhere on you smartphone

–         Perfect for every break with max. 5 min. per exercise

–         No training clothes necessary

–         Suitable for all employees – regardless of fitness level, age or limitations

–         Motivation & teambuilding through challenges with colleagues

–         Useful tips & tricks about fitness, nutrition, health and self-management

–         Relaxation and massage exercises

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“Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measures”

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