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Tips for combating our culture of sitting most of the day #TEDTalks
Just how feasible is moving every 30 minutes throughout the day? We caught up with exercise scientist Keith Diaz to talk through the benefits and challenges, along with tips for combating our culture of sitting most of the day. Are you also doing the TED Talks Test this week? Comment below and let us know…
@Seresaleigh
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 pm
The benefit of riding a bicycle everywhere and dancing to music in my kitchen or a local show has had a profound impact on my life. The somatic relief of stress and stored trauma can not be underestimated! 💛
@KimtheTravelingFoodie
October 1, 2026 at 6:18 am
I just brought a resistance band to work and have been doing one different exercise after every meeting and restroom break. I also try to get up every hour. Every little bit helps.
@TED
October 1, 2026 at 2:54 pm
That’s a great tip!
@Uchqunik
October 1, 2026 at 9:05 am
Yea
@SonicMorrow
October 1, 2026 at 11:03 am
What about a truck driver?
@TED
October 1, 2026 at 2:54 pm
Perhaps pull over to take breaks?
@enbyautieokie
October 1, 2026 at 12:13 pm
What a privilege it would be to be able to care about something like this. 😂