• 地點:臺灣
• 發布日期: 2024/03/13
• 單位:衛生福利部
• 更新日期:2024/03/13
• 點閱次數:17

Based on the "Statistics of Health Promotion 2021" published by the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and findings from the National Health Interview Survey 2017, Taiwan’s population aged 18 and above exhibits an insufficient physical activity rate of 47.3%.With an average daily sitting time of 6 hours, this reflects a prevalent sedentary lifestyle and inadequate physical activity among adults.

The 2020 "WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior" underscored the link between prolonged sitting and various health risks, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. It recommends that adults aged 18 to 64 engage in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity weekly. Additionally, the guidelines advocate for the concept of "engaging in physical activity in segments throughout the week" and "completing physical activities all at once" as equally beneficial to health. For instance, breaking down a 30-minute daily exercise routine into two 15-minute sessions or three 10-minute sessions is encouraged. Even if the recommended activity level cannot be fully attained, any level of physical activity is preferable to none. The Health Promotion Administration advises adults to substitute prolonged sitting with moderate-intensity physical activities and gradually enhance both intensity and frequency to instill a habit of regular exercise, thereby mitigating the risk of overweight or obesity.

Moreover, the "2022 Exercise Current Situation Survey," issued by the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education highlights common reasons cited by individuals for not exercising, such as "work fatigue," "laziness, " and "lack of time due to work. " In response, the Health Promotion Administration offers three recommendations for office workers to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines:

1.Take the stairs instead of the elevator, or even walk up a few floors before taking the elevator, gradually increasing your physical activity. 

2.When commuting or going out, consider using a bicycle more often, or getting off one stop early and walking the rest of the way.

3.During work hours, try to incorporate 15-minute sessions of health exercises such as towel exercises or stretching exercises in the morning and afternoon, accumulating 30 minutes of physical activity daily.

For office workers, utilizing idle moments to increase physical activity can greatly benefit health. The Health Promotion Administration encourages office workers to "reject prolonged sitting and embrace exercise," integrating physical activity into both work and home life!