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Some Professions Make a Huge Difference in Our Physical Activity
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It is no secret that people with a sedentary job need additional exercise for optimal health, especially when trying to lose weight. But have you ever wondered just how the professions rank in physical activity during an average work day?
Well, researchers gave pedometers to 98 workers in 10 different occupations. These workers were then asked to wear the pedometers for three consecutive work days. Keep in mind the recommended goal for optimal health is 10,000 steps for the day. Here were their findings:
On the lower end are Secretaries who logged an average of 4,327 steps a day, Teachers logged 4,726 steps, Lawyers at 5,062 and Police Officers averaged 5,336.
As far the jobs that really get you moving, they include Mail Carriers at 18,904 steps per day (WOW!...and that does not include being chased by Spot!), Custodians at 12,991 steps per day, Restaurant Servers with 10,087 steps and Nurses at 8,648 steps per day.
So even if you are not able to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, choosing an “active profession” will give you adequate exercise for good health.
Michelle, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
“If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.”
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