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Movement breaks and stretching

Hourly walk break

Movement break · about 2 min

A two-minute walk every hour during the day. The simplest way to break up long stretches of sitting.

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What to do

Get up and walk

  1. Walk around2 min

    Around the room, down the hall, or to refill your water.

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    How to do it

    Get up and walk: around the room, down the hall, or to get a glass of water. Keep moving for the full time.

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Stop if anything causes sharp pain, dizziness, or chest discomfort. If you have a health condition, an injury, or have not exercised in a long time, check with your doctor first.