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Fitness Counteracting the life shortening effects of our sedentary lifestyles What can we do to combat these ill effects and how can we change our habits to become less chair bound? It’s quite simple really…STAND UP AND MOVE. • Keep track of how much you sit each day and make a conscious effort to reduce that time. • Park further away from entrances at work and at shopping centres, so you get to walk. • Take the stairs not the elevator; walk to speak to your colleagues instead of sending an email. • Invest in a standing desk at home and at work or place a stack of books under your lap top and stand at your desk. • Make it a habit to take your furry friends for long afternoon walks at least a few times a week. • When watching TV, stand up and move around during ad breaks.