A simple exercise that needs to be done during the workday

Performing ten weighted squats every forty-five minutes during an eight-hour workday will help people with sedentary lifestyles improve their health, including normalizing blood sugar levels. This is reported by "Pravda.Ru" with reference to interviewed specialists.

In addition, such physical activity helps improve blood circulation in the lower extremities after eating.

Experts emphasized that prolonged sitting is an independent risk factor for developing certain types of cancer, even if a person regularly exercises.

"You need to realize how important it is to stand up periodically. It will take just a few minutes: doing lunges, burpees, or squats can make a huge difference," noted biomedical sciences doctor Rhonda Patrick.