Ep048 - The science behind sitting less and moving more at work with Dr Stefan Zavalin, International TEDx speaker

Sit less. Move more. Over the years, it has become obvious that majority of workers seen in clinics suffer from chronic factors due to reduced movement, improper stress management, and limited exposure to natural environments. This leads to pain, immunosuppression, and reduced happiness. With the mix of hybrid working continuing globally, we're super excited to connect with Dr Stefan Zavalin from Tennessee, USA. Dr Zavalin is the most passionate person we've ever met on the topic of how to simply sit less and move more. In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, Tom chats with Dr Stefan Zavalin, International TEDx speaker and CEO of Love to move.  Dr Zavalin is a passionate speaker and shares the following on the podcast: His journey of completing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy while becoming legally blind. He shares some of the common presentations he would see while working in private practice as a physical therapist in the US We discuss how our work culture and environment affects our physiology and why exercise does not fix all of it. This is a really excellent discussion and everyone needs to know this! He shares why cultural changes around movement at work are more important than changing the physical environment or buying away the problem. Dr Stefan shares some wonderful tips and actionable steps to alternating the amount of sitting time at work To view Dr Stefan Zavalin's TEDx check it out here, It is a must watch video! To check out the live discussion of this podcast check us out on youtube ~ About Well Workplaces Well Workplaces is a movement by Pinnacle Health Group and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Is your workplace fit for the hybrid workplace? Take the Thriving Workplace test today. Connect with Well Workplaces on Linkedin or Join the community for exclusive events here.