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Many individuals actually enjoy the flexibility of working from their own home. Plus, it can be a great timesaver for those employees who used to commute by car or train. But beware, this tweak in your daily lifestyle can be contributing to your step debt. Dr. Milks points out,"A lot of folks accumulate steps throughout a workday in the office by walking from parking, ascending stairs, attending meetings, etc.
Dr. Milks tells us,"I would say the majority of my own patients have become more sedentary throughout the pandemic, many of whom have gotten out of the habit of attending structured fitness activities like going to a gym or community fitness center." He adds,"Even if the current fear of infection has waned somewhat, the habits could remain and there may be inertia to rebuild positive habits."According to Dr.
It's essential to be physically active in order to maintain good overall health. Dr. Milks advises,"Public health guidelines suggest that we should get 150 minutes per week of accumulated physical activity of moderate intensity, technically defined as 3-6 metabolic equivalents, which for many constitutes the equivalent of a brisk walk or moderate effort on a bicycle or aerobic exercise equipment.
A habit of being sedentary can cause many chronic health problems, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It can also cause depression."One recent randomized study showed that use of an app-based at-home exercise regimen was associated with reduced indicators of depression," Dr. Milks shares.Alexa is the Mind + Body Deputy Editor of Eat This, Not That!, overseeing the M+B channel and delivering compelling fitness, wellness, and self-care topics to readers.
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