Do you ever feel like all you do is sit down all day? We sit on the way to work; we sit at work; and we sit at home. Too much sitting can be a serious health implications. Discover some ways you can offset all the sitting.
But I Already Exercise
Studies have shown that even if you exercise, sitting for large amounts of time can lead to serious health conditions.
Do you ever feel like all you do is sit down all day? We sit on the way to work; we sit at work; and we sit at home. Too much sitting can be a serious health implications. Discover some ways you can offset all the sitting.
Sitting and Type 2
Sedentary behavior can lead an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity has been named as the 4th leading risk factor for death in people.
Do you ever feel like all you do is sit down all day? We sit on the way to work; we sit at work; and we sit at home. Too much sitting can be a serious health implications. Discover some ways you can offset all the sitting.
How Long is Too Long?
Sitting for 8 hours or more a day increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 90%. Think about your day, how long do you think you sit on a daily basis?
Do you ever feel like all you do is sit down all day? We sit on the way to work; we sit at work; and we sit at home. Too much sitting can be a serious health implications. Discover some ways you can offset all the sitting.
What Can I Do?
Every 30 minutes, try to get up and walk around for about 1-3 minutes. Go talk to that colleague instead of phoning or emailing the person. While watching your favorite show at night, try to get up during commercials or pause for a minute or 2 and get up and walk around, even walk in place while watching your show. Other ways to get more activity include parking further from the building, or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Do you ever feel like all you do is sit down all day? We sit on the way to work; we sit at work; and we sit at home. Too much sitting can be a serious health implications. Discover some ways you can offset all the sitting.
Keep Moving
If you normally workout or exercise, continue doing so, but remember it is only an hour of your day, and there are 23 other hours in your day. So, get up and move!
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