Sitting at work all day can shorten your lifespan, even if you're healthy otherwise
Live Forever Club - 28-Jan-2024Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death
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Sedentary behaviour accounts for on average five and a half hours per waking day in adults and is rising nationally. Hours spent sedentary increase by approximately half an hour every five years over the age of 65 (British Heart Foundation, 2015).
More than one burst of exercise per day (e.g. morning and afternoon) is more effective than a single long one.
An old adage (not fully supported by research) says "10 days of bed rest in hospital is the equivalent of 10 years of muscle ageing" - and there's not that much difference between an extreme couch potato and being bedridden. Some studies have shown that a total lack of activity results in a 10% reduction in muscle mass in a week. It's that quick - so keep moving!
Average daily steps taken in the UK is a mere 1,500 *source TBC
Regular exercise in your free time is the ultimate weapon against early death
Try to replace some of your sitting time with standing or walking
A daily 22-minute dose of brisk exercise can offset the health risks
Stepping up the pace while walking or doing the housework with a bit more energy may prolong life
Example exercises that can keep you moving without leaving your living room