How Not to Sit and Gain Weight
Feb 16th, 2010 by tracybenham
Are you reading this post while sitting at your desk? Have you been sitting for more than an hour? If so, it it time to get up, stretch and move around for a few minutes.
Did you know if you sit too long your fat burning enzymes turn OFF? Results from a recently published study were that people who sit for extended periods of time are at a greater risk for premature heart attacks, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. When people use the computer, play videos games, watch TV or work at a desk without frequent total body movement the enzymes that are responsible for helping burn fat slow down so much that are almost in the off position.
This is the opposite of when a person is exercising and having an active lifestyle. This study emphasizes the important of scheduling frequent breaks throughout the day to stand up and move around. Step out of your sitting environment, go outside and take quick walk, move around the building and go up and down the stairs a few times. If you have a desk job; get a timer or use one on your computer to set 5-10 minutes an hour to get up and move. You will be surprised at the additional energy and inspiration it will give you. Keep a regular exercise and fitness routine and intersperse some of these simple activities throughout your day to keep your fat engines burning and a healthy lifestyle today and for years to come.
Good post and great blog. A good reminder that I shouldn’t stay so long in front of my computer. Going to have a long nice walk…
Wow, thanks for this. Many people always commented that sitting down for too long is not good for the health, but I always didn’t know the real reason till I read this article. =)
Well, I just heard about my fat burning enzymes turn OFF when I sit too long!
Good and useful information you have here, thanks.