{"id":5730,"date":"2015-04-20T10:03:54","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T15:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/?p=5730"},"modified":"2024-06-25T13:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:56:53","slug":"how-to-be-healthy-while-you-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/how-to-be-healthy-while-you-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing Cat and Mouse: How to Be Healthy While You Work"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you playing the\u00a0relentless game of cat and mouse chasing the newest health trend<\/a>?\u00a0The current trend is whether to sit or to stand while working, which\u00a0is being pondered by medical and working professionals alike. So which is better for your health and your wallet; walking and prowling like a cat on the hunt for more business or hiding behind your desk like a mouse to get work done?<\/p>\n

Being Healthy While You Work \u2013 Can you Chase Both at the Same Time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019m sure you have seen the myriad of articles and infographics comparing sitting to smoking<\/a> over the past few months and wondered if it really is that bad for you.\u00a0 Just to be upfront, sitting is not as bad for you as smoking (not even close) though being sedentary and feeding the fat is a very close second.\u00a0 There is also the fact that just as sex sells, so does sensationalism and this comparison has just titillated you into looking at one of those new, trendy and very pricey walking desks.\u00a0 Don\u2019t deny it, you\u2019ve thought about getting one.\u00a0 Honestly, it is a cool idea and the thought of \u201cexercising\u201d and getting business done at the same time is very appealing.<\/p>\n

Multitasking Your Mind And Body Is Not A Great Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n

The problem is that your body and mind are not that great at multitasking and you would be just one stumble away from a broken desk, a lost project and a permanent limp. \u00a0It is actually both more beneficial and less hazardous to keep exercise in its own short and focused time so when you work that can also be done faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n

How\u00a0to Be Healthy While You Work – The Wisdom of the Cat and Mouse<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The cat and the mouse both know one thing – that your body and your brain both need exercise and rest to stay healthy.\u00a0 The best thing you can do is to mix these up by alternating between active and rest periods during the day to benefit both your body and your brain. You will be conditioning them for your success today and enjoyment of life tomorrow, because working your life away without a break for fun and exercise is no way to live.<\/p>\n

Work and Exercise Can Work Together Some Times<\/strong><\/p>\n