The problem with sitting

Sitting is officially bad for you. The shocking truth is that people who sit for 6 or more hours per day are 40% more likely to die within 15 years compared to someone who sits less than 3 hours a day, even if they exercise. If you have an office job, you most likely spend 8-9 hours sitting on your rump a day. What’s the problem with sitting? New research shows that people who spend long periods sitting are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancers.

What can you do?

Take breaks every hour (get up, walk around, do some stretches or jumping jacks)

Be more active (make the most of your non-sitting time)

Get yourself an adjustable desk

Improve your posture while sitting

Helpful links:
Physical Activity Guidelines – Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Posture for a Healthy Back – Cleveland Clinic class
Sitting is Killing You Facts - Medical Billing and Coding
Sitting for Too Long Is Bad for Your Health - WebMD
Sitting Takes Toll on Body, Scientists Find - Canadian Obesity Network