Are you sitting down? Well don’t – it’s killing you!
Health risks associated with sitting all day are more than just a trendy topic, they’re very serious. When you learn about the dangers your desk job is causing you, you may want to explore alternatives.
Sitting down or laying for too long can increase your risk for many chronic health problems while having a negative effect on your mental health.
As you sit behind your desk, contemplate the importance of your health and review the risks associated with prolonged sitting:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Increased blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- Abnormal cholesterol levels
- Weakened muscles
- Poor digestion
- Hip problems
- Poor spine health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Some cancers (lung, uterine, colon)
- Varicose veins
As you can see the risks associated with stagnating at a desk all day could be more taxing than you ever imagined. If your job requires you to sit at a desk all day, try to get over an hour of exercise each day and consider alternative options, like using a standing desk.
One way to break free from sitting all day, no matter your profession is a standing desk. A standing desk sometimes referred to as a stand-up desk is designed so that you can use the desk while standing or sitting at a high stool. There is also height-adjustable or sit-stand desks which adjust in order to allow you to sit and stand according to your preference.
Standing desks are very trendy though their health benefits are debated, standing is unquestionably better for your cardiovascular health than being sedentary. It is proven to reduce some back pain, but in others, it could increase your pain. While it is not a miracle cure or a guaranteed way to lose weight, you may realize some of these benefits:
- Increased productivity
- Lower risk of cardiovascular disease
- Lower blood sugar
- Reduced back pain
- Improvement of mood
- Increased energy levels
The bottom line is, get off your bottom. If you’re interested in using a standing desk, you may realize some major benefits. Try to mix standing with pacing and walking. If you are going to stay at your sit-down desk, be sure you are taking breaks every 30 minutes to walk and stretch. Exercise throughout the day and be sure to stretch.
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