Aim
for at least five sessions of 30 minutes moderate physical
activity a week; daily if you can manage it. Moderately
aerobic exercise raises the heart rate and leaves you slightly
breathless and a bit damp or sweaty in warm weather.
Office workout
If you're sitting down for long periods each day it's essential
to sit correctly at your workstation and to work out in
the office. If you fidget constantly throughout the day
you could burn as much as 500 calories, the equivalent of
a small meal.
To sit well your eyes should be level with
the top of your display screen. You should adjust the angle
of the backrest slightly so you can rest against it to support
your lower back. No support? Roll a towel to make one.
Adjust the angle of the seat so your hips
are slightly higher than you knees. Your wrists should be
straight and forearms parallel to the desktop and elbows
at right angles to your upper arms. Now you're in the correct
position, insert a footrest if your feet aren't flat on
the floor. |
