Sitting may be comfortable but, just like everything else, doing it in excess ca be bad for you. That is the problem with our modern lifestyle. Many white collar jobs involve sitting at a desk all day looking at a computer screen. We rarely get up to walk around when we’re rushing to beat a deadline. We spend hours in this position, often slouching due to tiredness. Consider exploring alternative ways of working because continuing with this kind of lifestyle will only lead to the following problems later on:
Increased Risk of Chronic Illnesses
Studies show that people who sit all day have a higher risk of developing heart disease. The heart rarely gets asked to work hard to pump blood all over the body. Circulation is also limited. Over time, it loses its strength and succumbs to common ailments. Excessive sitting also heightens one’s risk of developing some kinds of cancer and adult-onset diabetes. High blood sugar, elevated blood pressure, more body fat, and raised cholesterol levels are also common. The incidence of stroke is also higher in this population. Do yourself a favor by standing desk chair more frequently.
Faster Weight Gain
We have seen it in our friends from our younger years. They grow old and gain weight over time. While there are many contributing factors, being sedentary is certainly up there. Most become less physically active as they age. They focus more on their work and careers for their family that they forget about taking care of themselves. Sitting can save us a bit of energy to get more work done but it also leads to faster weight gain since we are burning so little calories throughout the day. In contrast, nurses and other field workers tend to stay fitter since they are always on their feet.
Weaker Muscles and Bones
Use it or lose it is true for our musculoskeletal system as well. When we fail to move around and expose them to stimulus, they grow weaker with every year until our body no longer feels like the one we enjoyed when we were young. Sitting makes people prone to developing osteoporosis. Muscle atrophy is common as well. Much of this is reversible. As long as we change the way we live in meaningful ways such as sitting less and moving more, we can take care of our body.
A standing desk chair can be the first step towards a healthier you.
