Inside Health When does sitting become bad for health?
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Sep 26, 2023 Discover the harmful effects of prolonged sitting and the importance of breaking up sitting time with movement. Learn about the potential health risks of excessive standing and the need to find a balance between sitting and standing for optimal health. Explore a school in East London implementing an active movement program to combat sedentary behavior.
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James's Sitting Habits
- James Gallagher wore an activity monitor for a week, revealing he sits 9.2 hours daily.
- His sitting peaked on Sunday at 12 hours, likely due to relaxation or rain.
Physiology of Sitting
- Sitting reduces muscle activity, especially in large leg and glute muscles.
- This slows blood circulation and metabolism, impacting energy use and blood composition.
Sitting vs. Activity Experiment
- James Gallagher participated in a lab experiment comparing energy expenditure while sitting, standing, walking, and doing bodyweight exercises.
- Results showed significantly higher energy use during standing, walking, and exercising compared to sitting.