Today is National Get Fit Don't Sit Day!


Join the Movement Today for Our Third Annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day™! Today marks the American Diabetes Association^® third annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day, our opportunity to encourage Americans to get up and move! In addition to getting regular exercise, the Association recommends breaking up sitting time with three or more minutes of physical activity—such as walking, leg extensions or overhead arm stretches—every 30 minutes for good health. Regular physical activity reduces risk for type 2 diabetes, and also helps people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes manage blood glucose. Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your day:
Set an alarm for every 30 minutes to get up and stand, walk or stretch. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Complete chair exercises while sitting at your desk, like raising your legs and arms. Use part or all of your lunch break to take a walk. Walk or ride your bike to nearby locations instead of driving.
Be sure to let us know how you’re joining the movement by taking pictures and sharing them on social media using #GetFitDontSit. Want even more ideas for how to get moving and motivate your colleagues and peers to do the same? Download our free e-toolkit with activation ideas, email templates, social media messages, animated GIFs, tip sheets, an infographic and more.

Questions? Please feel free to contact us via email at WellnessLivesHereInfo@diabetes.org. In good health, Wellness Lives Here™ American Diabetes Association
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