#Movementbreaks

Breaking up periods of sitting with brief bouts of body-weight squats can significantly improve blood sugar regulation—outperforming even short walks—according to a new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, as reported by Earth.com. These findings come as Thailand, like much of the world, faces a rising tide of sedentary lifestyles and diabetes risk, making this research particularly relevant for office workers, students, and anyone spending long hours seated.

A recent study finds that quick, body-weight squats during work or study breaks can better regulate post-meal blood sugar than short walks. The research, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, is especially relevant for Thai urban life where long sitting is common among office workers and students.

In Thailand’s busy cities, many people spend hours seated at desks or in classrooms. Health officials caution that meeting daily exercise targets may not offset the harms of uninterrupted sedentary time. The study offers simple, practical interventions that fit Thai routines and environments.