Why should we sit less?

Stand for 8 mins

Move around for 2 mins

Sit for 20 mins

When you look at the spine from the front or the back, all 33 vertebrae ddhould appear stacked in a straight line. From the side, the spine should have three curves, one at your neck, one at your shoulders, and one at the small of your back.

How often should you move? (in 30 mins)

Repeat

What is good posture?

A slumped posture and hunches shoulders puts uneven pressure on the time. Over time this causes wear and tear on your spinal discs and muscles as well as certain ligaments and joins. It also means that your lungs have less space to expand meaning a tempporary decrease in the amount of oxygen that fills the lungs and filters into the blood. It could even contribute to Cancer, Heart disease Diabetes and Kidney & Liver problems

The issues of sitting too long

Sources:https://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/06/health/how-to-move-more/index.html

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Why we shouldsit less

1. .A posture-tracking gadget that vibrates when the wearer slouches2. Standing desks which allow employees to alter their position during the day 3. Foam seat cushions that check your posture and activity 4. AlignMed shirts and bras which work and stretch under-used muscles

Technologies that help with the problem

• Drink lots of water (because more bathroom breaks
• Walk and talk on the phone
• Take lunch outside
• Get a standing desk
• Suggest walking meetings
• Clean your desk
• Park further away
• Workout while watching TV
• Get upi during commercial-breaks
• Skip the drive-through
• Bike to work

Ideas on what you can do to move more

Sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45819203 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-55949109https://www.fastcompany.com/40438857/i-tried-five-high-tech-solutions-that-promised-to-fix-my-terrible-posture-did-they-work