If you have a sedentary job you need to read this.
Sitting
for several consecutive hours puts the body in fat storing mode,
increases stress hormone synthesis, encourages insulin resistance and
diabetes, and induces blood pooling in the extremities which increases
the risk of blood clots and impedes cognitive functions. Even if you
have a gym membership and go there faithfully three times a week, you
will not undo the damage that sitting all day can cause. This damage has
even been given a name. Its called “Sedentary Death Syndrome”. (1)
If
you are an employee and happen to work for a progressive company that
recognizes the dangers of being unfit and overweight, then lucky you! If
not, then perhaps you could show this article to your employer. If you
are the employer then please seriously consider how you can learn to
help yourself as well as your staff live healthy lives despite the
pressures of the new economy!
There are ways to reverse
and prevent this very real danger with properly executed exercise
techniques, nutrition and a few changes in mindset.
Booth FW. Sedentary Death Syndrome. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology. 2004. 29(4) 444-446 (review)
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