Reduce Sit-Time

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Part 5

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Find ways to move more throughout the day.

*  Set an alarm on your watch or phone to get up every hour, if sitting.

*  Stretch and walk for a few minutes to get more oxygen flowing through your body.

*  Drink water regularly so you need to use the bathroom at least once every few hours.

*  Get up to use a drinking fountain.

*  Get up during commercial breaks on TV to tidy up a room or dust.

*  Walk outside for a few minutes. Take a deep breath of fresh air.

*  Have walking meetings with co-workers and friends. Walk and talk.

*  Walk to get lunch.

© American Institute for Preventive Medicine