Comments on: How to Stay Active in a Sedentary Job

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:24:01 +0000

My job requires sitting all day long–I walk every hour on the hour at least 250 steps plus stairs which have really made a difference. It is amazing how fast an hour goes when doing something physical each hour. It seems to make the day go faster and I feel better by not sitting all day.

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By: Rita

Rita — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:29:32 +0000

I would love to do this but I work in a very dirty work trailer on a construction site. The floors are always covered in red dirt or mud therefore my nice jeans and tops would get very dirty but I will keep it in mind on my next job!

By: Kathy O

Kathy O — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:54:56 +0000

I spend 6-8 hours a day sitting at my desk. I try to do small stretches or take a short walk around the office (ie get coffee, get a glass of water, etc….

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:46:46 +0000

I try to get up and move every hour. Our copier/fax is in another room as well as the restrooms.

By: Scurry

Scurry — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:38:30 +0000

I get up from my desk every 30 minutes to stretch and walk.

By: Kay Pflueger

Kay Pflueger — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 23:19:47 +0000

Great ideas… will be trying some of them to get up and out of my chair!

By: Jenn Schulz

Jenn Schulz — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:18:49 +0000

Good suggestions!