Sitting Often May Hurt Your Health >>
Studies of many people have suggested that sitting too often may lead many people to gain more weight putting them more at risk for health problems and even death. Many people have studied and know about the recommended amount of exercise we should get each day, but many of us do not know how often we should sit or stand per day. After about four hours of sitting during a day, some of the systems in our body which regulate glucose and fat may start shutting down leading to weight gain and health concerns.
It is recommended by many researchers that people not only exercise daily but spread that exercise throughout the day to limit the amount of time the body is in a sitting position. It is important that if you sit in an office or are sitting for a while that you remember to get up and move around every once in a while. This can greatly help you lower your risk of health problems and may even prolong your life.
More research still needs to be done to determine just how bad too much sitting can be for the body, but it is important to stay active and moving as much as possible. If you are in a wheelchair, you may want to consult a doctor about what you can do to stay active and keep moving. Next time you want to look at the computer or watch television, you may want to stay standing, it may be better for you throughout your life..
