Simple Exercises Tt Help Reverse Damage Caused From Excessive Sitting

If you have a job that requires sitting for long periods, you can reverse the damage caused from excessive sitting with some simple exercises.

• The Facts:In our modern lifestyle, we are sitting too much and for too long periods of time. This level of sedentary lifestyle is not natural for our bodies and could lead to very serious health issues if we do not address this issue.
• Reflect On:How could you be more active throughout your regular day to reduce the impacts of sitting too much? Can you make some of these simple excises a daily habit to help limit the damages of sitting? Read more

Sit Right for Your Heart

Research suggests that excessive sitting can be dangerous to your health. If you have to sit for prolonged periods of time, here are seven ways to improve your circulation and be more comfortable.

When you think about it, most of our waking hours are spent sitting. It’s become very characteristic of the modern lifestyle, with all these computers, remote controls, and cars. Being a comfortable posture, sitting is addictive. And just like all other addictions, it can be dangerous to your health. Read more

How to Undo the Damage Caused by Sitting All Day

If you have to sit all day because of your job, Julie Fidler reveals how to undo the damage that sitting causes.

Sitting for long periods is bad for you – this isn’t anything you probably don’t already know. But a leading cardiologists’ group warns that even if you exercise, spending too much time on your tush still takes a major toll on your heart. [1]

Let me be specific: you can’t just exercise a couple of times a week and expect to make up for 5 straight days of sitting, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) panel. Read more