Too much sitting is killing you, even if you exercise! Health damages of prolonged sitting?
Prolonged sitting for too long is not good for our health. Today’s modern society has been engineered for sitting; hence, people spend more time off their feet than ever before.
More than half of the average people
spend their time in watching television, working on a computer and laptop,
travelling or doing many other activities for which one is seated.
Health risks at a glance
The longer you sit, the fatter you get
Sitting is linked to early death
Sitting limits the amount of calories we
burn
Exercise doesn’t completely eliminate
the risk
Sedentary behavior is linked to disease
Health risks of sitting too
much?
Prolonged sittings or lying for too long
may contribute to osteoporosis, obesity, muscle fatigue, muscle degeneration,
weak bones, strained neck, foggy brain, shoulders and back sores.
1. Risk of Blood pressure,
diabetes, cholesterol
Prolonged
Sitting can also lead to metabolic
disorder, which includes conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pressure,
unhealthy cholesterol levels and unnecessary body fat around the waist.
2. Risk of certain Cancers
Some researches says, immobility and
inactivity such as sitting at a desk for long period of time has been related
not only to obesity and cardiovascular but also to increased risk of some
specific cancers.
3. It affects blood circulation
and veins
When we spend most of our time sitting,
our body burns less fat and blood circulates inadequately. Slow or uneven blood
circulation in the legs and upper body can cause various problems like edema,
varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis and swollen ankles.
4. Affects eyes and vision too
Moreover, looking at a computer, laptop,
television, mobile device and books prolong, can lead to stressed eyes and poor
vision.
Prolonged Sitting will kill
you, even if you exercise
A study found that adults who sat for 10
to 11 hours or more a day had a 35% to 40% increased risk of dying in the next
3 years than those who sat for less than 4 hours a day. Too much sitting may
increase your chances of getting a diseases or a condition that may kill you
too early, even if you exercise.
Daily exercise, meditations are still
essential, but it is also significant to avoid prolonged sitting.
It is difficult to totally reverse the
damages caused by prolonged sitting, but you can take some crucial steps to
prevent further damages and improve your health.
How to undo the damage of
sitting all day
Here are some recommendations and ways
to help undo the damage of sitting all day.
1.
Stretch Your Body and neck muscles. (watch videos below)
2.
Take Frequent Walking Breaks
3.
Take the stairs and walk up escalators
4.
Correct Your Sitting Posture
5.
Alternate working while seated with standing
6.
Use a Lumbar Support Pillow
7.
Take a small walk break every time you take a tea break
8.
Stand or walk around while on the phone
9.
Stand on the bus and train
10.
Set a reminder to get up every 30-40 minutes
Watch
videos to undo the damage of sitting all day
