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Why is it so unhealthy to sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis? Scientist believe when you sit too much during your waking day, the bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) starts to accumulate more plaque in your arteries. Simultaneously, the good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) decreases, making it less available for cleaning up the plaque. Once a lot of plaque builds up in your arteries, you are vulnerable to cardiovascular disease.

All of the new research on the perils of a sedentary lifestyle underscores the critical importance of getting up and moving much more throughout your waking day. To help you accomplish this, I’m going to reveal a NEW slogan and goal I’d like you to shoot for every day: “For every 30, get your 3.”

Here’s how it works: for every 30 minutes you sit, I want you to get at least 3 minutes of movement. Yes, more is better, but to start let’s shoot for “For every 30, get your 3.” I realize some jobs, due to their nature, do not allow you to take a movement break every 30 minutes. I encourage those of you in such a situation to find creative ways to achieve your movement goals over the course of your workday. However, many of you will be able to get up out of your chairs and move every 30 minutes without any restrictions. You get to decide how far and how fast you move—but just move. So start right now—get up and move! Go for it, and then come back to reading your book. I will do the same.