Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Matt Metzgar

Here's a short article with that title that discusses the dangers of sitting.  I do think the prolonged sitting at most jobs is going to get more research attention in the future.

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3 Responses to Is Sitting the New Smoking?

  1. Steven says:
    May 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    After reading SO many articles about the evils of sitting, I built a treadmill desk. I’m walking 3-5 miles/days, and standing the rest of the time that I’m at my computer.

    LOVING it.

    My weight hasn’t changed. I think I’m actually eating more food… and my body fat has dropped 2% in 3 weeks.

  2. Matt Metzgar says:
    May 26, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Very cool. I built a standing desk about 5 years ago and used it before I switched jobs. It seemed to give me more energy throughout the day.

  3. Razwell says:
    June 1, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Hi, Matt

    I think standing ( and avoiding long hours of sitting) is more important than formal exercise even. Standing is the basics. Too many people “workout” then go sit the rest of the day.

    I had better health results when I used to work at a snaker store. I was not overly active ( moderately) but I WAS on my feet all day.

    There is something about sitting all day that is terrible for our system.

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