Dr. Keith Diaz, a scientist at Columbia University (New York, USA) said that regular exercise is still a top priority for anyone who wants to improve and maintain their health.
When our muscles are not used after hours of sitting, they do not help regulate blood sugar effectively.
So we should take regular short walks or exercise that helps activate the muscles to act as better blood sugar regulators.
Compared to people who sit all day without getting up to walk, people who exercise regularly will have less fluctuations in blood sugar after eating.
Regular short walks can also help prevent changes in blood pressure by regularly restoring blood flow to the legs.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for optimal health, most adults need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity as well as 2 days of strength training.
Taking a light walk for a few minutes to break up sedentary periods is also effective in improving metabolic health, which in turn helps improve overall health and reduce disease risk.
