The healthiest jobs
Shock news: yoga teaching is not the UK’s healthiest job, according to new research
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According to a recent study of the UK’s healthiest
professions, tradespeople are the most active on the job.
The survey of 2,014 UK adults by IronmongeryDirect
revealed that those working in the trades (such as plumbing,
construction, and electrical installation) are the healthiest workers
in the UK.
Due to the nature of their job, a tradesperson is active for up to
seven hours per day, burning up to 2,500 calories – more than any
other type of worker.
Yoga teachers may come in a very healthy second place, however.
The research shows that health and fitness professionals are the
second healthiest workers in the UK, and are physically mobile for
five hours per day.
Unsurprisingly those working in offices are the most sedentary,
with marketing, information and communications, and call centre
workers all failing to be active for an hour per day, burning less than
300 calories through work-related activity.
Office-based workers are also more likely to succumb to
sugary treats, as sweets and biscuits are passed around between
colleagues.
The research shows that a quarter of all UK workers are active for
less than one hour per day. Most blame work pressures for their lack
of activity, citing stress and busy schedules.om beginnings om beginnings
However, almost one in five workers ‘top up’ their activity levels
with a weekly gym session.
“Incorporating elements of a healthy lifestyle into your working
day is essential,” says Wayne Lysaght-Mason, managing director
of IronmongeryDirect. “A balanced diet, regular breaks from your
desk, tools or computer screen, fresh air, and moderate exercise are
important. Those with active jobs should ensure they are getting the
correct levels of calories to avoid running out of fuel during busy
days, while those with lower activity levels should also be conscious
of what they eat.”TOP FIVE HEALTHIEST JOBS
1. Trades (construction, plumbing) – 7 hours of activity per day
2. Health and fitness – 5 hours of activity per day
3. Agriculture – 4.5 hours of activity per day
4. Retail – 3.5 hours of activity per day
5. Manufacturing – 3 hours of activity per dayTOP FIVE UNHEALTHIEST JOBS
1. Information and communication – 0.4 hours of activity per day
2. Marketing – 0.6 hours of activity per day
3. Professional service (law, accountancy) – 0.7 hours of activity
per day
4. Utilities – 1 hour of activity per day
5. Government – 1.4 hours of activity per day