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Be More Active at WorkNow, a health minute.Most of us sit down to work these days. Sitting for long periods of time can hurt your health. But just becauseyou work at a desk, doesn’t mean you can‘t get up and move throughout the day for your health and yourheart.Take advantage of short bursts of time in your schedule to be active.Take a walk break once per hour.Stand, jog in place or stretch during a call or phone meeting.A standing desk may be a good option for you.While sitting, try to stretch or do seated exercises.If you work in an office, try parking further from the front door.If you work from home walk to get your mail.Sitting at a desk doesn’t mean you can’t get active. Finding ways to get active during your workday will helpkeep you engaged, and help you stay physically healthy too.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER61006A EN BeMoreActiveAtWork.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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