Take an active lunch break

• Cycling to work has been linked with a reduced risk of death from all causes, and a lower cancer risk.
• Both cycling and walking to work have also been associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
• People who walk or cycle to work have a lower body m...

... on 5 days each week (going to the gym, cycling to work, or going for a lunchtime walk) could prevent 1 in 12 deaths globally.

Injecting physical activity into your working day could reduce some of the health risks that are elevated by being sedentary.

• standing or light activity for 2–4 hours during work hours for workers who are mostly desk-based
• using sit-stand desks or standing workstations to break up sitting-based work regularly
• avoiding prolonged...

• Walk to a co-workers desk to speak with them instead of sending an email.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Park your car a few blocks away from your work entrance.
• Take the "scenic" route to your...

• remove chairs and desk seating
• encourage walking meetings
• create walking tracks
• introduce a pedometer program
• use mobile sets instead of traditional phones
• introduce games to the workplace
• offer acti...