For office workers, who spend the vast majority of their 9-5 seated, cramming in that extra dose of Physical Activity can seem like a tall order. When we’re at our desks, we’re Sitting. Meetings mean sitting, just in a different chair and in a different room. And who eats their lunch standing up?
If you want to improve your health and become more physically active without making a career change, the 20 8 2 Rule may be the answer. Let’s take a look at what it means - and how you can put it into practice.
The 20 8 2 rule explained
The concept of the 20 8 2 rule is, like most great ideas, simple. According to the rule, for every half an hour, a person should spend…
- 20 minutes sitting
- 8 minutes standing
- 2 minutes moving around
See, we told you it was simple. The idea is to give office workers a straightforward framework to follow throughout their working day - a framework that ensures we get just enough physical activity without having to sacrifice productivity.
If you’re worried about just that - productivity - you can continue working while you stand. Here’s how.
The role of office furniture
The worrying effects of a sedentary lifestyle are now being publicised more than ever before, which explains why sit-stand desks are now so popular. These ingenious height adjustable models enable you to switch between sitting and standing at the push of a button, allowing you to take care of your body while you work.
Some models even provide audible reminders to tell you when to stand, which can be adjusted and turned on or off to suit your preferences. Simply put, there’s no easier way to put the 20 8 2 rule into practice. Discover our full range of height adjustable desks online today.
