When you are relaxed, muscle tension is reduced, your blood pressure is lower and you feel more calm or peaceful. Relaxation is important to health and well-being. Relaxing can help reduce stress levels. Relaxation activities could include: gentle stretching meditation a walk in nature yoga a soothing bath listening to your favorite music breathing exercises […]

For the best health benefits, replace sedentary time with physical activity, and incorporate a variety of movement into your day. Break up bouts of sedentary behaviour as often as possible. At work: You can: stand up at least 1 or 2 times an hour get up from your desk and walk around the office take […]

Being physically active doesn’t ‘undo’ being sedentary. Break up long bouts of sedentary behaviour and have no more than 3 hours of recreational screen time. For the best health benefits, limit sedentary time to 8 hours or less within a 24-hour period. Break up long bouts of sedentary behaviour and have no more than 3 […]

Sedentary behaviour is sitting or lying for long periods of time while you’re awake. This can include sitting at your desk at work or school, driving, or watching TV.   Limiting sedentary time to 8 hours or less within 24 hours is recommended. This includes:  No more than 3 hours of recreational screen time Breaking up […]