New Fitness Study: Slight modifications in our sedentary work time can make us healthier!

A new study out of Finland and another study out of Australia  backs up the idea that for people in sedentary jobs minor modifications in daily non-exercise activities may make a big difference increasing health. 


The Finnish study used clothing technology to measure an individuals activity. The results showed that irrespective of the individual's fitness training,  the muscles are inactive about 70 per cent of the day.


In other words, these studies are saying regardless of your gym time or exercise program, the amount of sitting time has a significant effect of your overall health. 


Reducing sitting time seems to be Key


It might be as simple as standing up and getting your own copies from the printer, your own coffee or standing up to talk each time your phone rings.  Some companies like Boeing offer ergonomic desks that can move into standing positions.  I also like to use http://e.ggtimer.com/  to remind me to get up and stretch. 


As the Finnish study concludes:
"Exercise for fitness, regardless of its duration, does not decrease the inactivity time during normal daily life. This is possible by slight modifications in daily non-exercise activities."


Slight modifications in our inactive time can make us healthier. This is good news for those of us with jobs in front of a computer! - MF

(*Exercise for fitness does not decrease the muscular inactivity time during normal daily life -Research Center, Department of Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, Finland)

(*Sitting time and all-cause mortality risk in 222 497 Australian adults -Level 2, Medical Foundation Building. hidde.vanderploeg@sydney.edu.au)

2012 Tweaking Resolutions: The NEW 5 - Steps to Improved Fitness!

#1 Don't make your exercise plan contingent on what you weigh -Studies show it's the exercise not the weight loss that is making you healthier. Injuries and just plain quitting, are the two biggest reasons people end up back on the couch. Make your exercise plan easy.

#2  Use a heart rate monitor for biofeedback -With this simple piece of technology you can easily learn how to see your progress in real fitness terms, not in pant size. 

#3  Talk Nice To Yourself - When it comes to motivation, nothing stops forward movement cold like harsh criticism. So talk nice to yourself and praise small baby steps toward your goal. Time plus consistent, slow progress wins the race. Especially when the finish line is health (good physical and good mental health).

#4  Start slow - It only takes a 12 minutes of walking a day to make a long term difference in health!


#5 Have Fun - Everything is better when it's fun. Remember what it was like to go outside and just play at being active?  All Activities count! Tag your it!



-MF

Work Smarter not Harder-And Get All the benefits of fitness! Heart Zones Conference Nov 4-6th

Heart Zones Conference 2011  Seattle - Nov. 4th - 6th  Special Pricing for the EveryBody track!

       Here’s just a small sample of what’s at the conference!

• Meet with Sally Edwards Spokesperson Trek & Danskin Tri Series - Silver medalist -World Ironman Competition
• Choose from a great list of classes: Zoning - Indoor Cycling- Running- Walking - Nutrition - Kettle bells-Using your Heart Rate Monitor to Full Advantage-Create a Smarter Fitness plan-Set Goals - Key Note speakers-Bond with friends & trainers After Hours/Social Gatherings and more!   * $80 Blink Heart Rate Monitor Included!

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