5 EASY Ways to Keep Active as an Office Worker

Working at a desk all day can be so draining right?

Do you:

• Lack motivation?
• Suffer from having tight hips/shoulders/neck and experience headaches?
• Feel sluggish and have no energy?
• Feel stressed and overwhelmed?
• Struggle losing weight?

You're not alone. By the end of this video, you'll learn 5 EASY, actionable ways to keep active as an office worker and live a healthier lifestyle.

Are You Sedentary?

In fact, studies show us sedentary behaviour is closely linked to obesity. Research shows that obese individuals sit for an average of 2 hours longer each day than lean people do [1].

"If obese individuals adopted the NEAT-enhanced behaviors of their lean counterparts, they might expend an additional 350 calories (kcal) per day."

What Is NEAT And How Can I Get More Of It?
NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.  Essentially it's all the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating or sports-like exercise [2]. It ranges from the energy expended walking to work, typing, performing house work and fidgeting. In the video below I explain what NEAT is in more detail and how you can get more of it.

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5 EASY Ways to Keep Active As An Office Worker

If you know somebody that works at a desk all day, please share this article with them because together, we can help make sitting in an office all day that little bit more bearable!

​My clients recommend you read:
6 Simple Ways to Avoid Mindless Eating at Home
How Do I Start Measuring My Ideal Calorie Intake?
Should I Track My Calories?
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​Aidan D'Arcy - Personal Trainer Frenchs Forest

References:
1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15681386
​2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12468415 

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