Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle

What is a Sedentary lifestyle? A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle with a lot of sitting and lying down with very little to no exercise or physical activity. Around the world, people are spending more and more time doing sedentary activities, especially with the widely accepted Remote job activities. People living a sedentary lifestyle spend more time engaging in behaviors that expend little energy. This is becoming a significant public issue as it can be linked to a range of chronic health conditions.

A sedentary lifestyle can be linked to some deadly diseases such as Obesity, type 2 Diabetes, Some types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early death. Extended periods of inactivity can reduce metabolism and impair the body’s ability to control blood sugar levels, regulate blood pressure, and break down fat. A sedentary lifestyle also appears to have a negative impact on mental well-being. It is essential to reduce the amount of time spent being sedentary in addition to doing more exercise.

A more active lifestyle can significantly reduce the chances of chronic health conditions, mental health disorders, and Premature death. You can do the following to reduce the amount of time you spend being sedentary.

Invest in a Standing desk or ask your Employer to provide one
Stand rather than sit on a public transport
Take the stairs instead of using the elevator
Receive Phone calls while walking around at the same time
Take a walk during coffee or tea breaks
Spend more time doing chores around the house especially DIY or Gardening
Walk around during Television Commercials.

We can reduce the risks of a sedentary lifestyle by increasing the amount of Physical activity that we do and using the techniques above to reduce the time spent being sedentary. Above all, always remember to move that body no matter your schedule.