Thairath Online
7 June 2022 4:30 p.m.
On June 7, 2022, Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai The director-general of the Department of Health said that from the situation of having adequate physical activity of the Thai population in 2019, 74% had enough physical activity, but in 2020, the situation of COVID-19 occurred. Most of the people work from home. resulting in sufficient physical activity 54% by 2021, it was found that 66% of working age had sufficient physical activity
including information from Resolution of the 10th National Health Assembly found that insufficient physical activity resulting in abdominal obesity And there is a chance to get sick with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, coronary artery disease, etc. because most working age people will sit and work for up to 8 hours.
Therefore, the working age group should have physical activity. have body movement and adequate exercise By increasing physical activity accumulated at different times of the day, such as during work or travel. whether to stand up and walk to drink water or go to the bathroom standing during break After every hour of sitting in a chair to work, it’s time to walk up and down the stairs instead of using the elevator. and travel by walking or cycling more These behaviors help to encourage the working age group to have more physical activity. and to reduce sedentary behavior
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, or 30 minutes a day, such as brisk walking, running, cycling, aerobics, jumping rope, and yoga, and building muscle twice a week by weight training. Do all parts of the body such as push-ups, squats, sit-ups, etc. to increase muscle strength. and should allow time for physical exercise and stretching the muscles At least 1-2 times a day to prevent and reduce injuries from repetitive working postures each day to maintain good health.
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