A quick bit of maths for you. So the question is how much extra energy do we burn if we move more at work? Of course the answer is it depends! But for the purpose of this illustration let's make some assumptions, here they are We're going to use the avearage weight of the UK …
Individual
Computer Breaks
We know we all need to take a break from the screen from time to time and it especially comes to life when we're working on an intense piece of work or project. Indeed some of us have timers set up on our computer or vibrating seat cushions (yes those exist!) to remind us to break. All of this is …
Sedentary Workplaces
The notion of an intervention which not only raises employee well-being but improves performance, increases productivity and reduces costs is appealing. So why is it then that there is still so much physical inactivity in our workplaces? I propose that the science on how much physical …
Moving More at School
Every September when my children start a new year at school I feel a tug on my heart strings and hope for good health, happiness and a good education for them. But, despite my chosen school being one of the best in the country it was unknowingly letting my children down on one of those: their …
Why move more? A-Z
Why move more? The answer is so large and brevity is not my strong suit so I invoked a self-limiting strategy: an A-Z; 26 short(ish) reasons why you should move more. I had many ideas for most letters, but excuse the lame ones; U is always difficult. In 2019 I will be expanding on each one of …
Glossary
This is a living post! We will add to it as we come across words that we think would be useful to explain to you! Adaptive Immune System: Is a subset of the overall immune system and one of the two main immune strategies found in vertebrate animals (the other being the innate immune system). …
Sedentary Schools – why it matters
During a school day it is estimated kids are sedentary and spend 60-70% of the day in chairs. This is compounded by the rise of sedentary activities outside school, with more and more free-time spent in front of screens rather than playing outside or engaged in sport. Why does this matter? …
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
A conversation I had with my four-year old the other day went something like this: 4yo: your hair is going kind of whitey at the front me: yes it’s terrible isn’t it; I’m getting old and going grey 4yo: ahhh yes getting old and going gaga Thanks kiddo…. My four year gets his …
Move More on the Road
So travel time screams sedentarism right? It screams sitting still in pretty cramped places for hours at a time, especially if you’re in the car with the family’s food for the next 12 hours around your feet (not that that has ever happened to me!!) Anyway we have done a huge amount of travelling …
Move More at Home
So we all are getting the message that we need to move more, but if you’re anything like me then seeking out an extra hour or two to dedicate to moving more is a near impossible task many days of the year. I mean lots of walking is easy some days, especially if one of my boys have forgotten their …
Books we love!
The science of movement and all it means is growing at a super rate right now, as are the books that are being written about here. We're total book worms here at Move More UK so wanted to share with you our favourite inspiration books so that you may share in their wisdom. Dynamic Ageing: …
Move your Feet more
Our feet are our base. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments. That means over a quarter of our bones lie below our ankles. Our feet have so much potential for movement yet our cultural habits restrict so much of that movement. We walk on flat, level man …
