Day 23 of 90 · Move
A 10-minute walk after a meal
“After dinner I do one lap of the block. Ten minutes, and I sleep better than after the sofa.” — Kai
Today's action · 10 min
After one meal today, go for a gentle 10-minute walk, even if it is just around the house or up and down the street.
Why it works
A review by Buffey and colleagues found that breaking up long periods of sitting with short bouts of light walking lowered blood sugar and insulin after meals compared with sitting still. This is general information, not medical advice; if you have a health condition, check with your doctor.
Source: The Acute Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting Time in Adults with Standing and Light-Intensity Walking on Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Health in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Buffey et al., 2022)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).