The Dangers of Sitting

Sitting after work is slowly killing us.

Is sitting your go-to after work and dinner activity? A study detailed in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that people who “spent four hours or more watching TV every day had a 50% greater risk of heart disease and death[.]”¹ It's not sitting at your desk all day that's so dangerous- it's the post-work lounge in front of the television. At work, you tend to take small breaks; on the couch, not so much.

Luckily, there's a quick fix.

The solution is simple: exercise. A Columbia University study showed that “replacing the time you spend sitting at home with tenuous exercise could reduce your risk of heart disease and death.”¹ Instead of winding down with Netflix and chill after work, here are a few ideas to help you ease off the sofa and onto your feet:

• WALK- Go for a brisk walk with a partner or pet, or even enjoy the sounds of nature in the park on your own.
• UNWIND- Try a solo Yoga practice to unwind both physically and mentally, or join a Yoga group or class.
• EXPLORE- Hop on your bike and explore your neighborhood! Try a route you’ve never taken.
• HIKE- Check your local park’s map to find trails of different lengths.

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