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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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
The dangers of sitting<\/i> haunt each one of us. <\/p>\n
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? <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The body is designed to burn fat even when you\u2019re not doing any active exercise. But it\u2019s also meant to slow down when you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n
It means increased risk of obesity and other health problems.<\/p>\n
Dangers of sitting \u2013 what are they specifically?<\/h2>\n
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. <\/p>\n
Always remember to take several breaks and stand up. Always think about the dangers of sitting.<\/p>\n