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Active Break
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2021
This channel is for anyone who has a desk-based job and wants to be more active.
By adding frequent, short bouts of activity into your work routine you can improve your health & wellbeing.
Over time we have become accustomed to sitting as part of our workday. As sitting becomes a habit at work the more likely is it to affect the choices we make outside of work in our sport, leisure, and hobbies. The negative effects of excessive sitting and a sedentary lifestyle accumulate over time.
The aim of this channel is to share the information and tools to help you make a change today and be more active.
- Learn about the negative effect of sitting and how physical activity can promote health & well-being
- Identify physical activities that can be incorporated into the workday
- Design and implement a tailored daily activity plan to meet your personal activity goals
- Evaluate the effect of physical activity on your health & wellbeing
By adding frequent, short bouts of activity into your work routine you can improve your health & wellbeing.
Over time we have become accustomed to sitting as part of our workday. As sitting becomes a habit at work the more likely is it to affect the choices we make outside of work in our sport, leisure, and hobbies. The negative effects of excessive sitting and a sedentary lifestyle accumulate over time.
The aim of this channel is to share the information and tools to help you make a change today and be more active.
- Learn about the negative effect of sitting and how physical activity can promote health & well-being
- Identify physical activities that can be incorporated into the workday
- Design and implement a tailored daily activity plan to meet your personal activity goals
- Evaluate the effect of physical activity on your health & wellbeing
Assessing your Workday Sitting Time
Welcome to "Assess Your Sitting Time: Steps to a More Active Workday"
Are you aware of how much time you spend sitting during your workday? Prolonged sitting can sap your energy, dull your focus, and even harm your health over time. At Active Break, we believe that integrating short, regular breaks can make a significant difference.
In this video, we dive into the importance of tracking your sitting time to understand and improve your daily routines. We’ll guide you through a simple exercise using just a post-it note or a piece of paper to monitor your active and sedentary periods.
You'll learn how making small adjustments, like standing for phone calls or stretching every hour, can boost your health and energy levels.
Ready to start creating a more active workday? You can find our course at www.ActiveBreakChallenge.com/course for expert guidance, actionable strategies, and a healthier, more dynamic work life.
Our Active Break Workbook, available on Amazon, designed to help you transform your workday at your own pace with personalized plans, practical strategies, and exercises. amzn.to/3vE802w
Are you aware of how much time you spend sitting during your workday? Prolonged sitting can sap your energy, dull your focus, and even harm your health over time. At Active Break, we believe that integrating short, regular breaks can make a significant difference.
In this video, we dive into the importance of tracking your sitting time to understand and improve your daily routines. We’ll guide you through a simple exercise using just a post-it note or a piece of paper to monitor your active and sedentary periods.
You'll learn how making small adjustments, like standing for phone calls or stretching every hour, can boost your health and energy levels.
Ready to start creating a more active workday? You can find our course at www.ActiveBreakChallenge.com/course for expert guidance, actionable strategies, and a healthier, more dynamic work life.
Our Active Break Workbook, available on Amazon, designed to help you transform your workday at your own pace with personalized plans, practical strategies, and exercises. amzn.to/3vE802w
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'Using the COM B model of behaviour to understand sitting behaviour in UK office workers'
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The impact of education and prompts on the sedentary behaviour of office workers
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Indoor Tracking of Office Workers Physical Activity
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