The Perils Of Our Modern Lifestyle
The modern world of technology and advanced transport has changed the way we live. We often spend far too much time sitting at a desk and staring at a screen.
It’s a sign of the time that many people go straight from the front door to the car to the parking lot. Then they ride the elevator up to their offices, often with no fresh air between leaving the house and arriving in the office.
The perils of our modern lifestyle
Being active doesn’t take much
Adding a walk around the block or even to a colleague’s desk can at least get you up and out of your chair.
I always like to see how people mix up their commutes by adding a walk, climbing the stairs, or even cycling if they’re feeling courageous.
Talking of bikes, have you seen the ‘push bikes’ that now have engines on the back? Or the little motorized scooters? I bet that no one dreamed how popular these would become back in the 1990s.
Technology is wonderful but it has made us a little lazy. Just because you can sit on a bike and let it propel you to your destination, it may not be the best choice for your body-especially if you want to stay healthy.
Getting onto the activity ladder is often the biggest step of all. But now that you know that being active does not have to mean skydiving and high-intensity workouts, you may be ready to start climbing up your ladder to a more active life.
Find your own activity
The truth is that if you are not sleeping or sitting still, then you are being active. Even fidgeting counts as an activity and helps you burn calories.
Finding the level of activity that is right for your body is the best piece of advice I can give you. Increasing your activity level can be as simple as taking a midday stroll, or as dramatic as training for a marathon. Once you make a commitment to increasing your activity level, guess what? Every few weeks your body will adapt and you may be inspired to take it to the next level.
