Most young people these days are sitting – doing desk jobs for 10-12 hours straight – to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline, and heart. Sitting for extended periods leads to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation, and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. According to experts, sitting can age you faster.
American Heart Association says excessive sedentary time increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and early death. A study conducted by the UC San Diego found that older women who sat more than 11 hours a day had a 57 per cent higher risk of premature death than those who sat less than nine and a half hours a day. How much activity is needed for adults? According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and two days of muscle strengthening a week.
Regular physical activity helps keep you fit and healthy and keeps the vitals working well. Experts shared with the Times a few easy things you can do to pull yourself out of your sedentary slump, even if you need to work from a computer all day. Be more active According to fitness experts, those who sit a lot should exercise more – at least an hour a day.
You can choose exercises like walking—a low-impact activity that burns calories, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthens the heart and leg muscles, improves bon.
