Being on your feet all day might mean you think you can get away without exercising. However, it seems manual work can raise the risk of dying early from heart attacks and stroke by more than a quarter. Experts believe that those who have physical jobs are less inclined to exercise. In addition, their exertions at work either do not raise their heart rates enough to be beneficial or can raise blood pressure. Experts believe that those who have physical jobs are less inclined to exercise. A study found those who reported ‘high’ and ‘very high’ work activity levels were 13 and 27 per cent more likely to die over ten years