Out of the hot seat: Short movement breaks beat the risks of sedentary work

Moving your body little and often can do wonders for your health

‘Stop slouching and sit upright with feet flat on the floor and screens at eye level.’ Picture: iStock

Many of us are guilty of being chained to our desk chairs during the day and to the sofa during the evenings, but what impact could this have on our health later down the line?

The cold and dark weather dramatically decreases the appeal of exercise this time of year, however gentle movements little and often could do wonders for our health. Here, we look at the risks of sitting down too much.