According to a study published in the European Heart Journal titled "Sedentary Time and Cardio-metabolic biomarkers in US Adults", prolonged periods of just sitting and being inactive results in
- Larger waist sizes
- Lower levels of HDL or good cholesterol
- Higher levels of C-reactive protein, which is a marker of inflammation
- And higher levels of triglycerides
However, there is good news for some couch potatoes.
The study also determined that even for people who spent a lot of time sitting, the more times they stood for a few minutes during their sedentary time, the smaller their waste size and the lower levels of C-reactive protein.
So taking many momentary breaks from sitting can improve your health. Some suggestions for the sedentary office based workplace include
- Climb stairs as often as possible
- Walk to talk to a colleague rather than using the phone
- Stand to answer the phone
- And go to the bathroom on a different floor than your office
So try limiting your sitting time in addition to a good exercise routine. Combining both will decrease your risks of developing cardiovascular disease.
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