#WeightLoss Week - #Sitting

by Thea Mangels

There have recently been a lot of studies about the health risks of too much sitting.  A Web MD study from April had this to report: "Just since January, researchers have reported that sitting for long hours is linked to:

• Worse mental health
• A higher risk of death from heart disease and other causes
• A higher risk of being disabled

The new studies add even more weight to earlier research suggesting that too much sitting is bad -- even if you get regular exercise" (Sitting Too Much: How Bad Is It?).

The Washington Post's Health and Science had even more disturbing news: "People who watched the most TV in an 8.5-year study had a 61 percent greater risk of dying than those who watched less than one hour per day" (The health hazards of sitting). They also predicted bad backs, organ damage, muscle degeneration, foggy brains, and leg disorders. 



The Huffington Post offered some solutions in their article, including sitting on a yoga ball, or using a standing desk or treadmill. 

The fact remains that sitting for extended periods of time has clearly become a great issue in our society, and is obviously a health risk.  If you are one of the many Americans (or others) who is spending significant time sitting, please consider active sitting (such as the yoga ball), or frequent breaks for standing and walking, or even exercise.

This August I am offering an exercise challenge which will include office workouts of 15 minutes or less which can be done in business clothing.  If you wish to sign up to participate, simply send me a message to my facebook page and I will add you to the group.  (www.facebook.com/wellnessgirlproducts) 

There is a wonderful program called Workrave which will remind you periodically that you have been sitting for too long, and even offer you exercises directly from your computer.  You will have to download the software to your computer, but it is truly a great addition to the workplace. 


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Above image from kristenbentson.com/tag/dangers-of-sitting  - another sourse on the dangers of sitting.
 

*No information on this blog should be considered medical advice. You should always consider consulting a medical professional before making drastic diet or lifestyle changes. I am not a medical professional.