Get up and move at regular intervals.

To combat becoming sedentary while telecommuting, make a commitment to get up at least once per hour. At minimum, try to follow the down for 60, up for 3 rule. For each hour you spend sitting, get up and move for at least 3 minutes. The best way to ensure you’re actually taking the movement breaks your body needs, is to SCHEDULE them! Use the tools you already have at your disposal, like setting Outlook calendar reminders to move every hour. If you wear an activity tracking device like a Fitbit or Garmin, don’t ignore the built-in movement reminders (Pro Tip: many devices now also include a “Relax” or mindfulness feature). If you need a little extra motivation, you may want to download an app to remind you to move or take a moment to relax and regroup.