Scientists told how to lose weight in the workplace
MOSCOW, 1 Feb — RIA Novosti. American scientists announced that the refusal of the seats in the office helps to lose about three pounds a year. This is stated in the report published on the website of the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
According to the study, office workers to lose weight in the workplace without changing diet enough to spend six hours a day standing on my feet.
The average difference in energy consumption, according to experts, amounted to 0.15 calories per minute. Thus, the day you can spend an extra 54 calories. It is noted that this method of weight loss is especially suited to men because of greater muscle mass.
The researchers also drew attention to the additional benefits of “standing” job. “In a vertical position for more active muscle groups, which leads not only to loss of excess calories, but will also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes,” — said the head group of scientists, Professor Francisco Lopez-Jimenez.