"In January 2023, Columbia University Medical Center researchers found that walking for five minutes every 30 minutes was the most effective strategy to mitigate the harms of prolonged sitting. These short, spread-out movement breaks boosted participants' mood and focus, while also lowering their glucose levels and blood pressure. Our Body Electric series had thousands of listeners test out this five-minute movement strategy, and they reported higher productivity and lower fatigue."
"Five minutes of movement sounds simple, but it's not easy. There's a reason it needs some commitment and recommitment. These tips will help you get started and stick with it. Step 1: Set a clear and realistic movement goal Movement breaks fall to the wayside when our calendars fill up. So make moving a priority by building it into your schedule. Five minutes every 30 minutes is ideal, but if that's not realistic for you, aim for every hour or every two hours."
A two-week challenge encourages taking five-minute movement breaks every 30 minutes to counteract prolonged sitting. Short, spread-out breaks improve mood and focus and lower glucose levels and blood pressure. Thousands of listeners reported higher productivity and lower fatigue after testing the five-minute strategy. Data from 20,000 participants were analyzed to identify how to apply these strategies outside laboratory settings. Practical steps include setting a clear, realistic movement goal built into the schedule, adjusting the frequency if necessary (every hour or every two hours), and tracking progress with a journal, sticky notes, or other methods to stay accountable.
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