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Don’t Let Your Desk Weigh You Down

An average office worker drives to work, takes the elevator, and then spends 8-10 hours at a desk. It’s no wonder office workers’ waistlines are getting bigger, putting their health at risk. Modern office lifestyles are linked to weight gain and obesity. Fortunately, we have some tips to help you unwind your hunched-up body in a cubicle and stay fit.

Take Frequent Short Breaks 
Try walking around the office, going for coffee or perhaps having a quick chat with a coworker. Hourly 10-minute breaks are more valuable than a longer break once a day. 

Stretch at Your Desk 
Sitting for long periods has been associated with blood clots and strokes. Standing while on the phone or doing certain tasks gets your blood flowing. Shoulder shrugs, neck rolls and side bends can release muscle tension and relieve boredom. This in turn can reduce the temptation of snacking. 

Maintain Your Posture 
Keep your back straight and feet flat while sitting. Better yet, strengthen your abs by replacing your desk chair with an exercise ball.

Bike or Walk to Work 
This can provide the weekly exercise you need. You’ll also feel more energized by the fresh air. Once at work, take the stairs. 

Go the Extra Mile 
If you take public transportation, get off the MRT or bus one stop away from your destination to get more exercise. 

打擊過勞肥健康對策

一般上班族開車去工作、搭電梯，接著在辦公桌前度過八至十小時。無怪乎上班族的腰圍逐漸變大，讓自己的健康出現危機。現代的辦公室生活型態和體重增加及肥胖息息相關。幸運的是，我們有一些訣竅能幫助你在辦公室隔間放鬆你緊繃的身體，讓你保持健康。

常作短暫休息
試著在辦公室走走，去喝咖啡或者和同事聊一下。每小時休息十分鐘比一天只做一次長時間休息更來得寶貴。

在座位伸展身體
長時間坐著容易導致血栓或中風。站著講電話或做特定工作能讓血液流通。聳聳肩、轉轉脖子和做側彎可解除肌肉緊繃，紓解煩悶。這樣一來也能減少點心的誘惑。

保持良好姿勢
坐著時保持背部挺直與雙腳平放。更好的是，把辦公椅換成健身球來鍛鍊你的腹肌。

騎單車或步行上班
這能提供你每週所需的運動量。你也會因新鮮空氣而感到更有活力。上班時就爬樓梯。

多走點路
如果你搭乘大眾交通工具，在目的地前一個捷運站或公車站下車，讓自已多做些運動。

資料來源：biz 互動英語電子報