Dangers of Sitting – Are You Doomed to Die Early?

Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.

You are in danger of dying early if you work in front of a computer all the time.

It’s true. People who have desk jobs and spend more time sitting than standing are at risk of getting diabetes, heart attacks, and depression. There are so many dangers of sitting and since our jobs require us to spend hours in front of the computer, it’s worth paying attention.

What are the dangers of sitting?

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Sitting for prolonged periods kills. Experts have reiterated, time and again, that people with sedentary lives are more prone to debilitating diseases and people who sit around all the time are included. Don’t think that only couch potatoes are at risk of obesity and other health risks. Even hard working online marketers and people who have desk jobs can experience these health problems.

The dangers of sitting haunt each one of us.

And did you know that even if you go to the gym several times a week, it still makes you prone to the dangers of sitting?

If you spend more time sitting during the day, your trip to the gym would really not do anything good for your health. This is because sitting for prolonged periods (i.e. working at your desk, watching T.V., reading books for hours, even not doing anything) your fat burners shut off.

The body is designed to burn fat even when you’re not doing any active exercise. But it’s also meant to slow down when you’re not doing anything, like sitting around. What happens is sitting too much makes the muscles immobile. That reduces blood flow and the metabolism slows down. That means you burn fewer calories.

It means increased risk of obesity and other health problems.

Dangers of sitting – what are they specifically?

Obesity, heart attacks, and depression are just some of the many dangers of sitting. There is reduced blood circulation, reduced metabolism, and low levels of serotonin produced. You may find yourself tempted to sit around all the time or be too engrossed in your work that you forget to stand up.

Always remember to take several breaks and stand up. Always think about the dangers of sitting.

Online marketers are prone to the dangers of sitting but that does not mean you have to suffer an early death

There are simple ways to escape the dangers of sitting. If your work requires you to be in front of the computer all day, take frequent breaks and stand up. It would also help to get a stand-up desk. That way, you can still work while standing.

Switch your computer chair to a stability ball. That should help you work your core muscles even while sitting. When your work day is over, resist the urge to slump into a couch and watch T.V. all day. If you do want to see something and it’ll take more than 2 hours, watch it while on a treadmill.

Other physical activities like jogging, brisk walking, and sports will help you avoid the dangers of sitting.

It’s easy to be too caught up with our online marketing tasks and forget that we’re sabotaging our health. It can be challenging but getting on our feet will not just help us stay fit and healthy but also more productive.