The Dangers of a Prolonged "Couch Potato" Lifestyle

Sitting for long periods of time can increase risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, particularly if those bouts of sitting aren't broken up by occasionally getting up and stretching, a new study has found.

Each additional hour of total sitting time per day is linked to a 6% increase in insulin levels and a 7% increase in insulin resistance, the study showed. Further, each additional 15 minutes of uninterrupted sitting is associated with 7% higher insulin levels and an almost 9% increase in insulin resistance. Long periods of sitting were also associated with excess weight, a wider waist, and increased triglyceride levels.

The benefits of exercise are well-known, but most people don't understand that sitting around can wipe out those benefits. Many people think that if you exercise for 30 or 40 minutes in the morning you're all set, and you can go sit in a chair for the rest of your day. Sitting for long periods impairs blood flow to the lower part of your body, which can create inflammation and reduce your metabolism.

So please remember to GET UP and MOVE

Study: http://bit.ly/2SPFNQ5