It is often assumed that maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. But is that actually true? Recent research has shown that a lack of exercise negates the positive effects of a healthy weight.
This means that having a healthy weight (BMI 20-24.9) and a sedentary (inactive) lifestyle carries just as much risk of cardiovascular disease as being overweight (BMI 25-29.9) with an active lifestyle. Therefore, fitness says more than BMI!
What can you do yourself to move more?
For example, take the stairs more often instead of the elevator, stand or walk for 2 minutes after sitting for half an hour, place the printer and waste bin further away so you have to walk to them, stand and walk while on the phone, take a walk during your lunch break, place the TV remote out of reach at home, or use your bike as much as possible within your town. As you can see, there are plenty of examples to get just that little bit of extra exercise. Especially now during this corona (Covid-19) period, it is even more important that you ensure you get your daily minimum amount of exercise. It has become apparent that since March 15th, we have actually been moving even less due to spending so much time at home and being unable to (or able to engage in fewer) activities in our free time.
Assignment:
Make a list of things you could do to move more and schedule these moments in your agenda or exercise calendar. The latter is important! We see that when you make commitments to yourself and schedule them in your agenda, they are carried out more often than if you don't.
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