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On average, Americans sit for nearly half of their workday. That doesn't include their commute or how many hours are spent sitting before and after the workday. It's estimated that people that work office jobs sit an average of 15 hours a day total between their workday and home. It's no surprise, but research backs… Continue reading People Who Spend Most of the Day Sitting Have Higher Risk of Mortality
Sitting for extensive periods of time increases stress in the back, shoulders, arms, knees, hips and legs, and particularly on the spinal discs and back muscles. Humans are not meant to sit for extended hours. We are hunter-gatherers, meant to be active throughout the day, not sedentary. This could be the reason 80% of us… Continue reading Easing The Pain From Sitting All Day
A study from the American Cancer Society found a link between long periods of leisure time sitting and a higher risk of death from all causes of death. As technology has advanced during the last few decades, sitting time has increased. One study estimated that 90% of non-work time was spent sitting, and more than half… Continue reading Why Sitting Less Is Crucial For Overall Health
This week's exercise is a simple seated stretch. Being at home more often, people are likely finding that their time sitting down has drastically increased. While sitting too much has been found to be tied to health risks, sitting doesn't necessarily mean you have to be inactive. Stretches and other seated exercises can help keep… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Seated Toe Touch
There is so much information available about weight loss. Even if you manage to sift through the sensational information, the fad diets, the get-fit-quick recommendations, there is still so. much. information. Here are 6 small changes that can help kick-start a weight loss journey.