One uncompromised piece of health advice I wish business leader and executive in the UAE would start to follow today

That’s simple.  Get on your feet and move more.

In a fast-paced business hub like Dubai, the single biggest low-hanging fruit for physical health and longevity is breaking up that sedentary routine.

Focusing on your baseline daily movement yields massive returns and simply increasing your daily step count can really move the dial. A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health found that walking approximately 7,000 steps a day correlates with a 47% drop in all-cause mortality compared to taking just 2,000 steps. 

The most encouraging part is that the steepest health gains happen at the very bottom. Moving your daily baseline from 2,000 steps up to 4,000 or 5,000 steps offers an immediate, massive boost to longevity.

Business leaders and executives don’t have time to waste, but it’s worth looking at ways that you can incorporate movement into your daily routine. 

Try a standing desk, or stand up when you’re on the phone. 

I’m a huge fan of walking meetings, if I need to hop on a call I grab my headphones and go for a walk whilst I talk. You’ll often find me doing laps around Dubai Hills Mall or outside during the cooler months - when I have an afternoon of new client calls.  You can grab a colleague and do the same in person, get out and grab a coffee for the walk. 

As a founder, CEO, or manager, it’s also important to remember that you shape the culture of your team and organisation. When your team sees you prioritising movement and taking meetings on the move, they will feel empowered to do the same.

When leadership encourages dynamic, active habits, offices typically see increased daily productivity and cognitive energy; happier, more engaged team members; and even a reduction in sick days and stress-related fatigue.

So that’s the bottom line, before worrying about complex training splits or restrictive diets, master your baseline habits. 

Stand up, walk more, and build your health from the ground up.