June 6 through June 10 is SmartHealth Week! And just for SmartHealth week there are some new activities.
It’s time to Stand & Stretch! Poor diet, smoking, and lack of exercise can increase the risk for all sorts of health issues. But prolonged sitting is also linked to poor health because it can compromise your metabolic health. So take a break, get up, and stand and stretch at least three times a day for five days this week to earn 200 points.
Take a few minutes twice a day to stand and stretch. Pay special attention to the body parts we overuse during the work day like your neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back, fingers, and wrists. You don’t have to trade your chair time for vigorous workouts. Instead, stand more often. Set a timer for every half hour, reminding you to get up and stretch—just one to three minutes will boost metabolism, increase energy, and improve posture. That’s not to mention increasing your odds for a long, healthy life.
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, U.S. National Library of Medicine, American Association of Family Practitioners, Centers for Disease Control)
Log into SmartHealth and track your progress, standing & stretching every day! And remember, if you earn 2000 points by September 30, you will qualify for the 2017 $125 Wellness Incentive.
