Health & Fitness
Avoid Sedentary Side Effects With These Exercises
On average how many hours in a day are you sitting? These long periods of sedentary time are harming you. Try these exercises to get moving.
By Matchup | Health and Wellness Blog
Over the past couple of years, inactivity rates have been increasingly rising, according to the 2015 Participation Report by the Physical Activity Council. 2014 alone saw the highest inactivity rates in the past six years, reaching 82.7 million Americans. What once was valued and practiced daily is being thrown to the side for other commitments, whether it be work, school or other activities.
It’s not that sitting should be frowned upon all together, but long periods of being sedentary can really hurt your health. High rates of inactivity are linked to high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. So the next time you’re sitting don’t just sit there, try some of these sitting exercises, perfect for work or watching television. Just because you’re sitting doesn’t mean you can’t be exercising. See which exercises work for you.
