Wellness unLAOISed: Advice for Sedentary Workers

Sedentary behaviour refers to time spent sitting, reclining, or lying with low energy expenditure, during the waking hours. Sedentary behaviour is now a public health concern, that is additional to the negative health consequences of physical inactivity (i.e. not meeting the physical activity guidelines for health). In line with the recommendations from the World Health Organization, adults should limit the time they spend being sedentary every day. Replacing sedentary time with physical activity of any intensity provides health benefits.

This infographic may help you to think of everyday examples of how you can increase your physical activity and reduce your sedentary time. By doing this, you can improve your physical health, mental health, and functional health.

This information was included in the health education workshop delivered to Wellness UnLAOISed participants today. Wellness UnLAOISed is designed and delivered by EduFit in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership and Offaly Sports Partnership and funded by Sport Ireland.