India, Aug. 29 -- Long hours of clicking and typing away at the desk may be the new normal, but the misguided sense of dedication comes at a cost. Working occupies a major bulk of the day, filling up at least a third of the day. So staying physically inactive at work is no longer a viable option.

Let's take a look at some numbers for context to understand the extent of global sedentary lifestyle, how it's a major issue. As per the WHO's report published in June 2024, a whopping 1.8 billion people in 2022 did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity. Even more concerning is the projection of this trend, as by 2030, at least 35 per cent is expected to be inactive. The highest inactivity was recorded in the high-income Asia-Paci...