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Is Sitting that Bad?
It’s a new world. Everything has been modernized, right from our bedrooms up to our workspaces.
As such, most people spend more time seated than ever before.
But the question is, “does too much sitting have any negative impact on our health?”
We’ll find out the answer to this in this article.
There’s an increase in the number of people sitting these days
Sitting is a form of posture. People maintain a seated position when they work, study, travel, or socialize.
The average office worker spends an average of 15 hours a day sitting.
But that’s not to say that sitting is an entirely harmless behavior. Frankly, sitting and other sedentary postures cause some harm to the body. In most cases, people spend over half of their day sitting, engaging in activities such as working on the computer, watching movies, or driving.
Studies have shown that the average office worker spends an average of 15 hours a day sitting. Conversely, a farmworker may spend just three hours sitting (1, 2).
