Physiology of sitting: how to improve health and fitness هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

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"Prolonged sitting should be considered within occupational health and safety policies and practices just like other elements of posture." ~ British Journal of Sports Medicine

Learnhow to avoid a potentially lethal disease by following simple steps.The sitting disease, which is linked to long periods of sitting whileworking, is becoming a health concern for many people. See how Iaddress this problem with two easy steps without affectingproductivity or using expensive equipment.

Inactivityphysiology is a relatively new branch of the science of physiology. I believe any person who uses a computer for work or has to sitat a desk for extended periods of time should have a basicunderstanding of this new scientific field.

Startimplementing your own intervention to make sure you feel energizedand less stiff while working and ensure optimal health for thefuture.

-Sitting disease basics.

-Surprisingly simple prevention principles.

-Easy steps to apply interventions.

-Possible obstacles.

Startworking in a way that does not endanger your health.

Learnwhat all the hype around the "sitting disease" is about and findout what you can do about it. If you have to sit while working formore than two to three hours at a time (for example, working on acomputer), you may be at risk of developing some of the healthproblems associated with the "sitting disease". Problems suchas; an increasing waistline, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease,high blood pressure, cancer and depression have been linked to longperiods of sitting.

Applyinginterventions against the "sitting disease" can help you to loweryour risk of developing these problems, as well as help you to feelbetter while you work. Instead of feeling stiff and experiencingback pain after working - you can feel revitalized and energized.

Contentand Overview

Thiscourse is an introduction to the sitting disease and possibleinterventions against the sitting disease. Learn what the sittingdisease is and how to approach successful interventions. Factorsthat can have an impact on the success of these interventions are also discussed. The applications described in the course areespecially useful for any person who is required to sit for morethan two to three hours at a time while working, and who have not yetapplied successful interventions. For example, if you are a softwaredeveloper who works on a computer for extended periods at a time.

Bythe end of the course you should be able to start planning your owninterventions with confidence. Although I cannot advise you aboutany specific interventions you may want to do in your own workingsituation, I can help with guidance and ideas.

Thiscourse does NOT provide exercises (such resources are not difficultto find), but instead the aim is to explain the principles behindpossible interventions and to help you to plan changes to how youwork.

Alwaysbe safe and cautious when changing your physical activity and it isrecommended you consult with your health care provider. I do notprovide medical or therapeutic services - my aim is to raiseawareness about the sitting disease and to bring about change tocurrent mainstream workplace environments and approaches.

Althoughthe interventions suggested in the course may not be practical in allworking situations, the basic principles behind the interventions canbe creatively applied and adapted to various different workingenvironments.

Bychanging a few simple things in your approach to your workspace, youcould easily change your work environment from a potentially harmfulenvironment, to one that is enjoyable and healthy!