Movement Breaks

Movement breaks are short bursts of physical activity — such as standing up, stretching, or walking for two to five minutes — taken throughout the day to interrupt long periods of sitting. Even these small activity snacks can add up, boosting your daily calorie burn and improving blood sugar control without requiring a gym session.

Movement breaks are brief, intermittent bouts of light-to-moderate physical activity designed to interrupt prolonged sedentary behaviour, typically defined as periods exceeding 30-60 minutes of uninterrupted sitting. Clinical studies demonstrate that regular movement breaks improve postprandial glycaemic control, increase lipoprotein lipase activity in skeletal muscle, and elevate Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT), contributing to total daily energy expenditure and improved cardiometabolic risk profiles.

For patients with desk jobs or sedentary lifestyles, movement breaks are one of the most practical and accessible weight management strategies. Dr Joseph Wang and the Accord Medical team incorporate movement-break prescriptions into personalised weight loss plans, making sustainable activity changes achievable for every patient.