OH! Magazine - Australian Version March 2016 | Page 11

A focus on well-being in the workplace is a WIN -WIN -WIN Walking burns three to five times more calories than sitting. 1 Lowered medical costs 2 Reduced absenteeism 3 Increased work performance Standing a little more each day tones muscles. Regular breaks in sedentary time can improve your waist circumference. 2 YEARS Spending less than three hours a day sitting can add two years to the average life expectancy. Small movement and activity throughout the day lead to a better sleep. ( OH! MAGAZINE ) MARCH 2016 11