Warning: this article will get you jumping out of your seat.
If it doesn’t, we have a problem. New research suggests that sitting is as bad as smoking.
Needless to say, I’m scared sitless. After all, how else am I supposed to watch House of Cards at my desk now…er, I mean get all that important paperwork done?
It’s time to take a stand. Literally. In this week’s TL;DR, we’ll discuss:
1) Sitting Is The New Smoking — Even For Runners
Author: Selene Yeager
TL;DR: We’re dying by making a living at our desk job. And no one is safe (including you, Soul Cyclers). Just look at the stats:
Okay, we get it. Sitting is bad. But it’s not our fault. While our ancestors worked the farms, we’re at work playing FarmVille. It begs the question: how do we sit less without killing our routines?
2) Why Sitting Is Killing You & 9 Things You Can Do About It
Author: Dr. Jordan Metzl
TL;DR: Fellow sloths of the world, rejoice. Here are some ways to fight the war on sitting:
But what if you want to stay active right at your desk? And do it without being awkward?
3) Deskercise! 33 Smart Ways to Exercise at Work
Author: Emily Milam
TL;DR: I’ll admit it. I don’t recommend all 33 exercises. I’ve tried each at my desk and only included the ones where my co-workers didn’t think I was a weirdo (full disclosure: there are other reasons my co-workers think I’m a weirdo):
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