Cultivate these daily habits to avoid a sedentary lifestyle

Doctors and health experts have long explained the risks of leading a sedentary lifestyle or adopting a daily routine involving too much sitting or lying down with little or no exercise. A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine aimed to determine the association between physical activity and outcomes of Covid-19 infection.
The many health conditions that are attributed to a sedentary lifestyle are obesity, sleep apnea syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, various musculoskeletal disorders, coronary artery disease, and polycystic ovarian disease. This article discusses tips to incorporate some activity into your lifestyle.
Regular Exercise
Exercising for 45 minutes daily for at least five days a week benefits overall health. This can be moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like brisk walking, running, jogging, cycling or swimming. It is also recommended to add resistance training twice a week.
Move your body more
Simple changes like taking the stairs instead of lifts or parking your vehicle one or two blocks before your office and walking rest of the way can also help you move more regularly. Climbing stairs may stimulate your heart and boost your muscle, bone, joint, and lung health.
Don’t sit for more than 60 minutes.
Avoid sitting at your work desk for more than an hour at a stretch. Get up and move around, then sit back down. Also, various exercises can be done sitting.
Avoid sugar
It is best to avoid bingeing or overeating and cut out sugar-laden treats and sweetened beverages.
Avoid alcohol and smoking.