Are You a Frequent Fidgeter?

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Don’t worry, even our very own fitness guru Brian is a self-confessed fidget! But did you know that your constant need to move or fidget could be influencing your weight? In this post for our Healthy Lifestyle Blog, Brian discusses how a recent research study concluded that participants who fidgeted (or made small movements frequently made during the day) consumed an additional 350 calories per day! Brian also offers more information on how our modern day sedentary lifestyle is having detrimental effect on our health.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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