Meredith Dietz
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ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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The Pomodoro method offers a great way to break up your work day and reduce the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
Meredith Dietz
Senior Staff Writer
ExperienceMeredith is a marathon runner and stand-up comedian. As Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer, she covers personal fitness tech, home gym equipment, and more.
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Our sedentary lives are putting our health at risk - even if you exercise regularly. But there's an easy fix

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A study of more than 11,000 people found five-minute walks can have an impact.

Sitting down all day is bad for our health. So can micro-movements – three minutes at a time – help us get fitter?

Living a sedentary lifestyle has emerged incurs increased risk of many chronic health conditions

Sitting in one position can weaken your mobility, so consider this a goal to work toward as you age.