With only one in five adults getting enough exercise, the bleak consequences of a sedentary lifestyle are catching up to Canadians.

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Sitting is the new smoking, and ParticipACTION reports 63 per cent of Canadian office workers are worried about the amount of time spent sitting at work.

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Taylor also offers eight tips for developing and sticking to a lunch break workout routine:

1. Practice yoga, weight training or low intensity cardio to avoid sweating when needed

2. Power walk to and from the gym to save time warming up and cooling down

3. Keep a gym bag at work throughout the week to avoid excuses

4. Find a workout buddy in your office to hold you accountable

5. Schedule time for even short 20 minute workouts on busy days to boost your energy

6. Wear clothes that double as gym/work wear to save a few minutes by only changing once

7. Use interval training to make the most of your cardio in a short period of time

8. Pack a nutritious portable snack to eat on the go after your workout

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