Resting is frowned upon in our chronically restless society. Most of us live at a frantic pace and nowadays even children are not allowed to be bored anymore.

Lack of rest and sleep can take a heavy toll on health and inevitably leads to a loss of energy on a daily basis.

A growing body of research points out that the development of a huge number of chronic diseases (nearly a dozen, including obesity and type 2 diabetes) is directly related to chronic lack of sleep.

While repeated physical practice several times a week or relaxation can help to raise energy levels, it does not make up for the sleep deficiency.

Get 8 to 10 hours of deep sleep per night restorative sleep and in good conditions is an ideal practice.

All arguments considered, it is clear that the human body is programmed to move (while we are almost all very sedentary), to live in the open air and to benefit from sufficient rest time. From a physiological point of view, the human body is designed to be active during the day and to rest and regenerate during the night.

The entire locomotor and nervous system is stimulated only by movement. Unconsciously, the body associates the stop or the prolonged diurnal immobility with death...

The smallest movement of 90 seconds is enough to activate a large number of molecular reactions and muscle metabolism. These chain reactions occur and promote healthy biological functioning. As soon as we move, the blood circulates faster, the blood elements become more available and better feed the muscles (insulin), all cells and the brain. The metabolism of triglycerides and cholesterol is activated very quickly and the entire circulatory system is mobilized.

It's hard to imagine that simply carrying your own body weight on your legs, i.e., walking, is enough to activate molecular and cellular processes enough to conserve energy and health and drastically reduce risks of diabetes or obesity, for example.

Going to the photocopier several times a day and wandering the hallways to go to the bathroom is enough to activate all of these cellular mechanisms and allow your cells to mobilize their fuel.

None of the three conditions: movement - oxygenation - sleep are currently being met by people who have busy jobs in large companies or even on their own.

Is it any wonder that health disorders are developing excessively?

Ideally, you should avoid sitting or standing for more than three hours a day and sleep between 8 and 10 hours a night.

There's no need to go to the gym or invest in expensive and cumbersome machines, just consider walking more. The Japanese estimate that 10,000 steps are needed per day to maintain health.

So ditch your car for small errands in the neighborhood. Take your dog for a walk. Walk down to the basement of your house several times a day rather than using the elevator. In short, the more active you stay, the more you will enjoy optimal health and energy.

A good advice, start now, because every day counts. And if you have a temperament of sportyCombine this with workouts three to four times a week, and you're sure to live a long, comfortable life!