Stand up every 20 minutes to help prevent health risks.

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Time for a stretch break!

These data support interventions aimed at reducing both total sitting time and interrupting prolonged sitting.

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How Often Should You Take Breaks?

That said, any breaks that youcantake, do take them.

If its once every 30 minutes or 20 minutes, thats way better than nothing.

)but all you really need to do is stand up and shift your weight around.