So it seems recent studies are suggesting that sitting too much could offset any benefits of exercise. More study needs to be done, but some scientists are proposing that every hour of sitting upped the rate of metabolic syndrome by 26%, while 30 minutes of exercise dropped the rate of metabolic syndrome by that much — thereby canceling out the effect of the exercise.

In some ways, this doesn’t surprise me at all. The human body isn’t made for sitting at a desk, in front of a computer for hours on end. Yet that’s what I do. And I bet you do, too. Now, it doesn’t mean that you need to be jogging and lifting weights all day, but you need to avoid sitting for long periods of time during the day.

Here are some ways you can get up off your duff, at work and at home:

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Despite the well-known fact that exercising is essential to good health, many people just don’t do it. These days, it’s often because we just don’t have time. We’re more informed about the benefits of a good workout routine than ever before, but who can work a full cardio and strength training regimen in, even if it is just a few times a week?

For those who want to improve overall fitness but feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day, circuit training may be the answer. As the name suggests, circuit training involves doing a series of exercises in rapid succession. Over a period of 30 minutes to an hour, one can use circuit training to work all of the major muscle groups and get a good aerobic workout.

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