Try jumping on a mini trampoline on your lunch hour
28/09/2010 Keeping a mini trampoline in the corner of the office to do a short burst of exercise during your lunch hour is a great way to fit more physical activity into your day.
And, according to a new survey by the British Heart Foundation, many of us need it. Research by the charity shows that 55 per cent of UK workers spend more than half of their day sitting down.
Some 48 per cent admit to eating lunch at their desks, while more than a third won't exercise during their working day to avoid getting sweaty.
Joanna Knight, editor at Women's Fitness, said that interval training is one of the most effective forms of training that can be done in a short period of time.
This is done "by interspersing high with moderate-intensity stints while running, cycling, skipping – even swimming and [using the] cross trainer- any cardio activity", she explained.
Jumping on a mini trampoline is not only a great cardiovascular exercise, but also boosts coordination, balance and muscle tone.
And, according to a new survey by the British Heart Foundation, many of us need it. Research by the charity shows that 55 per cent of UK workers spend more than half of their day sitting down.
Some 48 per cent admit to eating lunch at their desks, while more than a third won't exercise during their working day to avoid getting sweaty.
Joanna Knight, editor at Women's Fitness, said that interval training is one of the most effective forms of training that can be done in a short period of time.
This is done "by interspersing high with moderate-intensity stints while running, cycling, skipping – even swimming and [using the] cross trainer- any cardio activity", she explained.
Jumping on a mini trampoline is not only a great cardiovascular exercise, but also boosts coordination, balance and muscle tone.
