08/11/2022
Zip Fit Weekly Challenge - Week 6
Set those reminders and get moving!
Our bodies have been designed to move. We are benefitted by the stretch and contraction of muscles, the movement of our nerves, the sliding and twisting of our joints. All of these components of movement assist good blood flow, oxygenation of our tissues and facilitate positive responses in our nervous systems. If we do not use these structures regularly (i.e. sitting at a desk all day) then we minimise these benefits. The muscles may lose their strength and the joints will be exposed to increasing pressure.
According to new research, sitting for long periods of time can also lead to low levels of inflammation throughout the body.
There is mounting evidence that this chronic, low grade inflammation can smoulder in your body making you more susceptible to non-infectious diseases like heart disease, type two diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimers and high cholesterol...to name a few!
One of the main reasons for this is that inactivity (especially long, continuous periods of sitting) can eventually lead to high levels of organ (visceral) fat. When these fat cells grow too large, they become dysfunctional and trigger inflammation.
By merely engaging in occasional low intensity, non-exercise physical activities throughout the day, you can expend much more energy (keeping your weight down), keep your muscles active and your blood flowing.
The long-term benefits of this are incalculable. Remember, it's the small actions you do each day that add up over time.
So, here's what I want you to do...and let's be realistic.
- Set a phone or computer reminder to make sure you move every 15 or 30 mins
- Go and do something physical for 100 seconds.
That's it!
You can walk up and down the stairs, visit a colleague at the other side of the office, do a few jumping jacks if you're working from home, nip out for some fresh air, make a call on the move, do a few stretches.
For anyone that's interested, we can even set up a FREE, 30 minute lunchtime taster session for you and your team. We'll get you out into the fresh air to blow the cobwebs away, get your blood flowing and muscles pulsing.
Give me a call 07883077539 to find out more or DM me.
What are you waiting for? Get moving! 👊
Have a great day.
Chris