Standing prolongs life!

Why getting up can promote your health

A sedentary lifestyle poses health risks.

The modern way of life means that many people sit for hours every day - be it at work, in their leisure time or on the go.

According to an analysis by the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), a significant part of the Swiss population spends more than 8.5 hours a day sitting, some even up to 15 hours.

Standing and walking promotes health.

The risks of sitting for a long time

Prolonged sitting can have serious health effects. The risks include:

• Adults: Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, mental illness and even increased mortality.

• Children: Gefahr von Übergewicht, Stoffwechselstörungen, verringerter Knochendichte und Einschränkungen der motorischen sowie psychosozialen Fähigkeiten.

• Seniors: Circulatory problems, more frequent falls, joint undersupply and muscle breakdown.

Exercise in between makes the difference

The good news: Getting up regularly has immediate positive effects.

It promotes muscle building, strengthens bones and organs, improves blood circulation and can even positively affect memory and sleep quality. Studies show that small changes in everyday life can have great effects.

Tips for more exercise in everyday life

Here are simple ways to integrate exercise into everyday life:

• At the workplace:

  • Get up regularly, e.g. during phone calls.

  • Holding standing or going meetings.

  • Take active breaks.

• In the free time:

  • Reduce screen time and take media-free breaks.

  • Read mail, news or books while standing.

• On the way:

  • Use stairs instead of escalators or lifts.

  • Get off one stop earlier and walk the rest.

  • Take the way to work by bike or on foot.

Less sitting, more health, more standing, better life

The Swiss population sits on average 5.5 hours a day. Employees even up to 5.8 hours. But every movement counts! With small adjustments in everyday life, a healthier lifestyle can be achieved. Standing and walking promote a healthy life.

Inspiration for on the go

We attach great importance to making movement simple and suitable for everyday life.

Whether at work, in leisure time or on the go - small changes can have a big effect.

We support you in staying active and reducing sitting times in a targeted manner.

Our team gives you practical tips and exercises that you can easily integrate into your everyday life. From active getting up to targeted movement exercises - together we find the right strategies to promote your health in the long term.

Visit us in the practice or bring the treatment home with our mobile physiotherapists to learn more about our exercise and prevention services.

Take a step towards health today – get up, move and feel good!

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