The health hazards of everyday office life are therefore greater than most think. The good news is that everyone can integrate exercise into their daily routine. Even a small amount of exercise at work works wonders. And with a few changes, you can easily ensure you get moving at work.
A few myths could do with busting first though. An ergonomic work space is without question important for good sitting posture that is healthy for the body. Among other things, the height of the seat and table as well as the distance to the monitor play a role here. An ergonomically designed workplace is not the be all and end all though. No one sitting position does any good in the long run. Instead, dynamic sitting is the order of the day. Move around in your chair as much as you can – set a timer to remind yourself.
Do you go to a football club after work, or go for a run through the city park or even do an intensive workout? In any case, you will do yourself some good. Unfortunately, this is not enough. The widespread assumption that sports training can safely prevent the negative consequences of long periods of sitting and standing is unfortunately wrong. After-work sports and morning jogging are by no means enough to compensate for this.
The aim is instead to firmly integrate movement at the workplace into the everyday office routine. You don’t have to turn into an Olympic gymnast on the way to the printer and filing cabinets, or be a sports superstar. Smaller bouts of exercise at work, which you do regularly make a positive change. Here are a few tips.