Combatting the "Sitting Disease"
Sitting for extended periods can wreak havoc on your heart health, even if you’re hitting the minimum recommended exercise targets. A new study reveals that those who spend most of their day on couches and chairs might be unknowingly doing significant damage, even if they get their daily dose of exercise.
Researchers discovered that the detrimental effects of sitting persist even when individuals meet the advised amount of daily physical activity. While moderate exercise helps, the real hero appears to be vigorous exercise like running or biking, clocking in at around 30 minutes or more daily.
The study, involving over a thousand Colorado residents, focused on individuals aged 28 to 49 due to a surprising finding: young adults often believe they are immune to the effects of aging.
The results were clear: the longer people sat, the faster their heart aged.
Interestingly, simply adding exercise to a day filled with sitting didn’t fully counter the negative impact. However, replacing sitting time with exercise appeared to be more effective in improving cholesterol levels than just adding exercise to an already sedentary day.
So, what can you do to fight the "sitting disease"?
Consider a standing desk at work, commit to at least 30 minutes of vigorous exercise daily, or add intense workouts on your days off.
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