The five-minute exercise that combats the health risks of sitting for too long (opens original article in a new tab)

Researchers found that five-minute walking breaks every hour can counteract health risks from prolonged sitting, improving mood and reducing fatigue without affecting work performance.

• Five-minute walking breaks every hour offset health risks of prolonged sitting.
• All three break intervals (30, 60, 120 minutes) were seen as doable and effective.
• Movement breaks improved mood and reduced fatigue without affecting work performance.