Don’t just sit there!

On Friday, March 16, join McGill’s Jill Barker, fitness columnist for The Montreal Gazette, as she demonstrates exercises you can do at your desk to help you combat the deadly effects of sitting. It’s time to sit less and move more!

Are you glued to your desk? Sitting for long periods of time can result in tight muscles, stiff joints and a lower metabolism. It has also been linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Even those who exercise are not immune to the effects of prolonged sitting. Need motivation to get moving? On Friday, March 16, join McGill’s Jill Barker, fitness columnist for The Montreal Gazette, as she demonstrates exercises you can do at your desk to help you combat the deadly effects of sitting. It’s time to sit less and move more! For more information and to register, visit the Health and Wellbeing website.