For most of us, Casual Fridays represent a time to cut loose after a busy week at the office. It turns out that it does more than that. A study conducted by the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse showed that people who had a job where they wore casual clothing were more active than those who had a job requiring corporate attire.

Researchers say that those who were casually-clothed took an average of 490 steps more than their professionally-clothed counterparts. This of course translates to inreased calorie burning as moderate exercise has been shown to be very effective at improving one’s overall health. Remember that the key to losing weight is to burn more calories than you consume.

It should seem obvious, but it can be missed in this fast-paced world we live in. The key to leading a more active lifestlye is to put yourself in a position to be more active. Dressing casually helps in that regard because it is easier to move around rather than ambling away in uncomfortable attire.

Perhaps the best way to facilitate that is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. This can apply to those dressed in professional-attire, moreso since their choice of footwear often makes walking around a difficult task. Bringing a comfy pair of sneakers or slippers can help. You can wear them after work (or when the boss is not around, wink wink), which will help when you immensely should you decide to take a stroll down the park.