Sedentary people who walk for 5 minutes every 30 minutes at a low to moderate intensity can improve metabolic indicators such as blood sugar and insulin levels, France’s National Health Safety Agency said on its website Tuesday.
The latest assessment found that more than 37 per cent of adults in France spend more than eight hours a day sitting. The health effects of prolonged sitting have been well documented, increasing the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
The health benefits of interrupted sedentary activity patterns, such as standing, walking and climbing stairs, have been assessed by the French National Health Safety Agency in the light of the latest scientific advances. In addition to improving metabolic indicators such as blood glucose and insulin levels by walking 5 minutes after every 30 minutes of sedentary activity, three minutes of higher-intensity activity after 30 minutes of sedentary activity may yield greater benefits.
In addition, discontinuation of sedentary behavior has a positive effect on cognitive function. If you walk after a sedentary break, regardless of how fast you walk, studies have shown improvements in concentration, reaction time, mood, and fatigue.
La sécurité national de la santé en France propose de Créer des chances de diversifier dans l’environnement professionnelle, dans l’enseignement et dans le monde d’enseignement, pour aider les personnes d’accélérer à leur habitude quotidienne.