Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem?

Over the years, it is a common trend for

workers

to get little or no exercise while working or even during their free period, and

as a result

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they now have serious health issues.

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essay will state that the competitive labour force is the primary reason for the insufficient rest and

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mandatory participation in

breaks

as a solution. The high competitiveness of the labour force is the major reason why

workers

find it hard exercising. To put it in another way, in

order

to stay relevant and on top of their jobs, it has been observed that employees tend to put in extra hours so as to meet up with targets and achieve goals which could place them in a better position for a promotion.

Consequently

, they ignore the importance of taking a rest and doing exercises,

therefore

, putting them at risks of ill health.

For example

, it has been reported by the

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that prolonged sitting for more than six hours predisposes one to hypertension and type-2 diabetes and these

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been on the increase amongst

workers

.

Furthermore

, in

order

to ensure that employees are in good health, it is highly essential that the employer makes it mandatory for every member of staff to take frequent

breaks

while working.

This

includes taking a walk around the office facility.

Also

, the management could

also

provide exercising facilities and make it paramount that every member participates in relieving

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of working in

order

to prevent breaking down while working and a poor attitude to work.

For instance

, there was a relatively increased productivity at Nestle Nigeria after the management made it compulsory for all members of staff to take occasional

breaks

while working. In conclusion, the competitive nature of work is the main reason why

workers

do not exercise. It is

however

important that they take

breaks

while working in

order

to prevent them from falling ill.