Are You Sitting Down for This? The Truth About Sedentary Lifestyles | Lifestyle Medicine & Health Tips
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Dr. Chris Brown
Are you sitting down for this? (Honestly, you might want to stand up!) Did you know: • Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors...
Are you sitting down for this? (Honestly, you might want to stand up!)
Did you know:
• Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for premature death.
• Many adults spend 8 to 10 hours sitting every single day.
• Even if you workout regularly, you can still be "too sedentary" if you sit for the rest of the day.
Going to the gym is great, but it doesn't completely erase hours of sitting. The fix? Add small movement breaks to your day. Stand up during phone calls, stretch every hour, or take a quick 5-minute walk.
What's one way you plan to sneak more movement into your day today? Let us know below!
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