We know that being sedentary is harmful to our health—but working in an office may not give us a chance to move around as much as we would like. Along with several tips for workplace ergonomics, we offer simple, short exercises to get you up from your desk and moving in no time. Encourage your coworkers to join in!
Everyone’s familiar with the monkey-to-man evolution graphic, but what about the inverse? Sitting at a desk for hours on end can doom you to the chimplike workstation slouch. We need not lead a life of poor posture, though. Simple changes will have you walking taller in no time.
Brendan Rolfe, BA, DipA, is an advocate for functional movement and work/life balance in Penticton, BC, where he strives to bring healthy lifestyle choices to every household.
Stephanie MacDonald
Heidi Fritz, MA, ND
Carime Lane
Joshua Duvauchelle