| As we get into the swing of the new academic year, it is important to remember the impact that physical activity has on our overall well-being.
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, we should be completing a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week. This can be broken down into a more manageable 30 minutes five days a week or increments that are best suited for you. Research shows that being physically active improves quality of life, sleep and overall brain health and decreases our chances for a chronic disease to develop over time. Learn more about how to get physically active.
However, many people are confused about what counts toward those 150 minutes each week. The American College of Sports Medicine recently announced that any duration of physical activity can be associated with overall improved health outcomes. In other words, the more ways we are able to move from our desks, the more we are improving our health.
Here are four ways you can become more active throughout the day without breaking a sweat:
· Take the stairs instead of the elevator
· Print to the copier on the next floor
· 10 squats at your desk
· Dancing to your favorite music
Remember, some exercise is better than no exercise. Let’s make this school year the healthiest year in Buckeye Nation! |