We all know that tobacco is bad for us. But did you know that there is evidence to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle can be just as harmful to our health as smoking? Several other studies also found that prolonged sitting increases the risk of heart disease - America's leading killer - as well as cancer, obesity, diabetes and even premature death. We've always known that sitting for long periods of time can make us more vulnerable to serious illness. These findings are all the more alarming because they come on the heels of other recently published studies indicate that the long time spent sitting in our cars and offices were important factors in the obesity epidemic sweeping the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight and one third of the population is considered obese.
All this unfortunate chain of events: a sedentary lifestyle leads to obesity, which, in turn, is a known factor in heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, which makes us even more inactive. Statistics show that 40 to 50 million Americans have a sedentary job, which does not allow them to get the recommended amount of at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity five days a week. Add this research shows that 60 percent of Americans do not exercise enough, and more than 25 percent are not active at all, and what you get is a recipe for disaster.
Since it is not always possible to avoid situations where prolonged sitting is necessary -. For example, in the workplace, try to sneak some exercise in the offset mode
Finding time to exercise, whether it be morning, evening or at lunchtime, you can literally be a real lifesaver. Here are some examples of mini-workouts that can help combat a sedentary lifestyle:
Stairs - Take the stairs instead of elevators. Better yet, run up and down. If you have to do several times a day, every day, it added. In fact, take 2 breaks a day for 5-10 minutes where all you do is walk the stairs.
Stairs - Take the stairs instead of elevators. Better yet, run up and down. If you have to do several times a day, every day, it added. In fact, take 2 breaks a day for 5-10 minutes where all you do is walk the stairs.
...Avoid your car - especially for short distances, resist the urge to take your car. Walk to your destination and back quickly enough to get your heart rate.
...OK. I know that I was the bearer of bad news here, but the good news is that there are easy fixes. Just make up your mind to help yourself and keep moving!
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