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Activities you can do at work

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Take stretch breaks during meetings.

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Have a "walking" meeting - grab your colleague and discuss business while taking a walk.

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Take the stairs. Pretend the elevator is out of service.

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Post a notice near the entrance to the stairway suggesting people take the stairs and have them sign it when they do to encourage others to follow their lead.

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Replace your coffee break with a walking/wheeling break.

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Contract your stomach and back muscles while sitting in your chair or on the bus.

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Take a brisk walk before lunch for about 10 minutes.

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Try to make active living one of the goals of your work team. See what Michel did...

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Roll your shoulders and stretch your neck when sitting in front of the computer.

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Last Updated: 2003-10-08

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