Weekly health challenge: sit less, pace more

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By Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff

No question, most of us sit way too much, and that's not good for our health. Too much sitting could raise our risk of heart disease as well as decrease our muscle mass, balance and level of physical fitness.

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Ways to stay healthy on the job

Try these tips for sneaking movement in at work.

That could explain why a January study found that those sat the most during the day were more likely to have larger waists, higher cholesterol levels, and higher levels of dangerous inflammation -- all risk factors for heart disease -- compared to those who sat the least.

This week's challenge is all about getting up for mini-breaks -- once every 45 minutes or so. Get up and stroll your office corridors. Pace or march in place while you speak on the phone. Do some stretches, sit-ups, or push-ups in front of the TV. To help you remember, set an alarm on your watch or download this computer app.

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