A few minutes here and there might not sound like a lot, but over the course of an 8-hour day, those 5-minute strolls add up to 40 minutes of walking. Do this 7 days a week, and you're at 280 total active minutes, which is well over the WHO's recommended amount of 150 minutes of moderate activity.⁠ ⁠ "For optimal health, you need to move regularly at work, in addition to a daily exercise routine," Dr. Diaz concludes in his comments to Columbia University Irving Medical Center News. "While that may sound impractical, our findings show that even small amounts of walking spread through the workday can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses."⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #walking #exercise #exercising #prolongedsitting #aftereffect #workday #outofoffice #science