Movement does not have to start with standing up. Many effective activities can be done seated, and they count towards your weekly minutes just the same.
Ideas to try
- Seated marching: lift alternate knees for a minute or two at a comfortable pace.
- Arm circles and reaches: slow circles forwards and backwards, then reach towards the ceiling.
- Shoulder rolls: a gentle way to loosen up between tasks.
- Resistance band rows: loop a band around something sturdy and draw your elbows back.
Build it into your day
Linking movement to something you already do – a kettle boiling, an advert break, the end of a phone call – makes it easier to remember. Fluo lets you tell us you prefer seated activities, and your plan will reflect that.
Stop if anything causes pain, dizziness or breathlessness that does not settle, and seek advice.
