The Benefits of Moving More

How much do you move?

Moving More has so many benefits for your mind, body and health that why wouldn’t you want to do it?

Health

BURNS Calories

When you're moving, fat-burning enzymes stay activated, burning far more calories than when you’re sitting.

REDUCES RISK OF Cancer

Studies have linked prolonged sitting to a greater risk for colon, breast and endometrial cancers. Research has suggested that regular movement boosts natural antioxidants that kill cell-damaging - and potentially cancer-causing - free radicals.

REDUCES RISK OF Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing sedentary time is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death due to heart attack.

SUPPORTS Diabetes

Breaking up sedentary time can aid in managing insulin levels and reducing that risk, as there is a significant correlation between excessive sitting and diabetes.

REDUCES RISK OF Early Mortality

Research has found strong links between sedentary behaviour and a variety of serious health problems, which increase the risk of early mortality.

SUPPORTS Heart Health

Subtle movement - even standing - breaks up prolonged sitting and promotes higher HDL (“good” cholesterol) and lower LDL (“bad cholesterol”) which in turn can improve blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attack.

BOOSTS Metabolism

Alternating between sitting and standing increases the enzymes needed to metabolize food.

Mind

ENHANCES Brain Power

Standing delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the brain through improved blood flow.

INCREASES ABILITY TO Focus & Productivity

Standing on the job promotes a greater mental awareness, which leads to far greater productivity and improved concentration. Low-level movement can also reduce pain and discomfort, allowing people to better focus.

IMPROVES Mood State

Moving muscles pumps fresh blood and oxygen to the brain, which releases mood enhancing chemicals.

Body

SUPPORTS Bone health

Bones, like muscles, require regular movement to maintain strength – low-level activity helps improve your bone health.

INCREASES Circulation

Blood circulation is crucial to good health, but sitting can impede blood flow, affecting every system of the body.

INCREASES Energy

Standing is a simple but underrated remedy to increase alertness and receive a natural jolt of energy.

TONES Muscles

Standing enlists large muscle groups along with the vestibular system which controls balance. Unused, weak muscles leave your joints unstable and prone to injury and chronic pain.

REDUCES RISK OF Osteoporosis

People who are more active have a lower risk of osteoporosis than those who are more sedentary.

AIDS IN Pain Relief

Our bodies were made to stand, so maintaining the seated position is physically stressful. This, in turn, can cause body pain, herniated discs, damaged nerves, degenerated joints and dementia.

IMPROVES Posture

Standing (with proper posture!) puts the spine into a more naturally aligned position.

Swapping sitting for standing is NOT enough

It’s not just sitting less and switching to a standing desk – it's about changing position regularly – it’s about MOVING.

It’s also how we sit and what we sit on. In my book I explore different cultures approach to sitting and how having an ergonomic, super supportive office chair for your back may not be the right thing.

Humans’ instinct is to conserve energy but has it now gone too far? We’ve become lazy and there are consequences when we don’t use our own bodies. Find out more about how you can sit less, sit better, move more and use YOUR OWN MUSCLES in my book, Enjoy Moving and Feel Fabulous.

‘Wiggle it, waggle it, don’t just sit on it!'

References:
https://www.juststand.org/the-facts/ 
https://media.ergotron.com/reserved/resources/standingupforworkplacewellness-orig.pdf