Quit the Sit


SYNERGY Home Care Quit The Sit Take The Pledge

Take the pledge

Make no ifs, ands, or butts about it (pun intended), sitting is bad for your health! A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that sitting more than six hours in a day will greatly increase your risk of an early death. In fact, the research suggests inactivity now kills more people than smoking. As a result, SYNERGY HomeCare has launched “Quit the Sit”, a campaign to encourage people to move their bodies more, improve their health, and hopefully lengthen their lifespan. We’ve created pledge cards to help people stick to their goals. Pledge cards can be cut from the magazine, or download a copy from our latest blog on the SYNERGY Homecare website. For those who haven’t been active in a while, it’s best to take it slow to start. Talk to your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program.

Ways to Quit the Sit

Looking for ideas on how to Quit the Sit? Just put one foot in front of the other. By simply walking, seniors can improve their health and lengthen their lifespan. The National Institute on Aging suggests that walking can do wonders for seniors. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day will improve circulation, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, alleviate arthritis symptoms, decrease anxiety and depression, and promote weight loss.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that older Americans engage in moderate to mild aerobic exercise for at least 2.5 hours per week. Don’t overdo it in the beginning. The secret to a successful walking program is making a plan and sticking to it. The benefits of walking come over time. Tailor your time and energy output to an appropriate level for your age and health status. If you have balance issues, you may want to use a walking stick to help stabilize your steps, or engage a SYNERGY HomeCare caregiver to help support your fitness goals. An American Heart Association study revealed that American adults are 76% more likely to take a walk if another person is counting on them, so grab a partner and get going!

Fill out the pledge card below, and put it on your fridge, so you are reminded of the commitment you made to create a healthier and happier you.