Sorry to disappoint, but South Africans are lazy and if we don't address our dysfunctional lifestyles immediately, it will cost us in the long run.
According to South Africa's National Health and Nutrition Survey, two out of every three South Africans are lazy and don't get enough exercise.
Culture and poverty mean that many of our population do not eat food with adequate nutrition. However, it is people who do office work who are spending on average. 17 hours per day be passive, and they must modify their behavior.
The SANHANE study takes into account approx 800 000 South Africans through empirical testing and interviews. Physical health problems such as obesity, heart disease, as well as poor mental health can result from laziness.
South Africans are lazy.
Digging into the data, the study claims that, on average, South Africans are inactive Eight hours On an average night's sleep. As South African As reported earlier this week, commuting to and from work can take anywhere from 30 to 75 minutes per day. Every month these hours are spent in your life. Not to mention the extra travel time for other activities like shopping, the school run, etc…
Then, on the work front, 90% Employed South Africans spend the least. Five hours a day on their desks. While 65% Expenses of office staff Seven hours Or more awkward at work. Additionally, there is compounding from Two and a half hours (Average) TV/screen time on the couch before bed, warns Sinha.
Exercise 20 minutes daily.
When residents are inactive for 18 hours out of 24, you can see why South Africans are lazy. To fix this, it is said that you should take part in recommended. 150 minutes physical activity per week. That's all 20 minutes per day of moderate aerobic exercise. And the majority of South Africans are unable to meet even this guideline.
As simple as it sounds, if you're office-bound most of the day, make sure you walk around as much as possible to get your 20 minutes per day. Research shows that taking regular activity breaks also increases happiness, alertness and productivity. Also, try to engage in at least 30 minutes of light aerobic (walking/running) or anaerobic (gym/weight training) activity each day. Do this and you'll soon be on the right side of your long-term health.
Do you think South Africans are lazy?