Although working long hours in an office may seem comfortable, it can be detrimental to your health. As the days go by, the monotony of sitting in the same posture for hours can lead to back problems, poor circulation, and weight gain. The long-term effects of sitting for long periods are serious.
A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle of sitting or reclining activities that require very little energy. This can include sitting or lying down with little or no exercise. Too, a sedentary lifestyle is a lack of regular physical activity, which means less than 30 minutes of exercise per day and less than three days per week. It is also considered a disease.
The World Health Organization estimates 60% of the world’s population does not get enough physical activity.
Studies indicate that sedentary behavior increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
For office workers, staying active and avoiding long periods of sedentary work is essential: taking frequent breaks to stretch, stroll the corridors, or even do simple exercises at the desk.
In addition to physical activity, eating a balanced diet and taking time to clear your mind reduces stress and prevents burnout.
Our bodies are not designed to sit for hours at a time, regardless of what position. When sitting slightly tilted forward, which many people find pleasant, the intervertebral discs are more loaded by the curved spine.
Sitting with unilateral loads can also lead to muscle strain and back pain. Dynamic and active sitting is essential: change the sitting position as often as possible.
