TV viewing could lead to health problems such as obesity and diabetes, mainly because it increases sedentary time. Most of us spend a lot of time sitting while using our electronic devices, such as TV, computers, phones, and tablets. Moving and being active at this time is a great way to make watching TV, surfing the web, or using the phone healthier activities.

Don’t be a couch potato!

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While watching TV/Videos

• Stand and walk or jog in place

• Do stretches or yoga asanas

• Do exercises such as jumping jacks, squats, and lunges.

• Use any household item to lift weights (be careful!)

• Wave your arms and legs

• Do stationary exercises

• Use a more active posture such as sitting on a large ball

• Do wall sit-ups

• Dance when you hear music playing

• Do squats

During Breaks

• Go up and down the stairs

• Run back and forth

• Dance

While surfing, scrolling, typing, reading, or on the phone

• Stand or walk in place rather than sitting

• Use headphones and move around when you can

• Use timers to remind you to take frequent short breaks if you need to be sitting for long