Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Summary
A new study found that taking a five-minute walking break every hour at work can improve mood, alertness, and productivity without disrupting work. The research surveyed over 11,000 office workers and showed that short, regular movement breaks are a practical way to counteract the health risks of sitting for long periods.Key Facts
- Sitting for long periods can increase the risk of overweight, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
- Most adults spend about three-quarters of their waking day sitting.
- Taking a five-minute walk break every hour helps improve mood and reduce tiredness.
- Walking breaks every half hour also help but can disrupt work more.
- Walking breaks every two hours help but are less effective than hourly breaks.
- Movement breaks can improve focus, memory, and help people feel refreshed.
- Walking meetings or pacing during calls are good ways to stay active at work.
- The study used self-reported data and lasted a few weeks, so more long-term research is needed.
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