Heart surgeon reveals why sitting all day is so dangerous
A heart surgeon has revealed exactly why sitting all day can be so dangerous for your health - and what you should be doing to counteract the potential risks.
TL;DR
- Spending nearly half of waking hours sitting increases the risk of early death and heart disease.
- Prolonged sitting doubles the risk for type 2 diabetes.
- A sedentary lifestyle makes it harder for the body to metabolize sugar, slows blood flow, and leads to weight gain.
- A single workout does not offset 10 hours of sedentary behavior.
- Movement throughout the day, such as taking stairs, walking, standing during calls, and doing quick exercises between meetings, is essential.
- The most important health factor is continuous movement during the day.