Whether it's responding to emails or taking video calls, so much of office life revolves around being planted on a chair.
But the habit is damaging our health. Prolonged sitting can increase the risk of being overweight and developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes, say experts.
While we know screen breaks are good for us, what's less clear is how often we should get up and move about while remaining productive at work.
A new study published by the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that taking five-minute breaks - or "movement snacks" - every hour is the best and most feasible way to boost wellbeing without losing efficiency.
Boost in productivity, mood and alertness
Lead researcher Keith Diaz told BBC News that most adults now spend three-quarters of their waking day sedentary.
While general advice to "sit less and move more" is correct, people need to know what dose, he added.
"The good news is that a walk break every hour for five minutes is enough to improve mood and lower fatigue. And people found this realistic and attainable," Diaz said.
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