Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years linked to doubled mortality risk compared to being active.

[2greys]

Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to results from the HUNT study presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-...

[Gladwyn]

Oops...... time I arranged my funeral! ☹️ my lifestyle has been pretty sedentary for that long at least. Serves me right.

[Lemon7]

Another reason to keep busy for us all.

[sassy59]

I do like to sit and watch tv or read but am mindful of moving often too. Xxxxx

[Kittykat2]

Last 3 yrs I've been pretty sedentary due to breathing problems oh dear will have to try move more .

[knitter]

I wonder if work places that employ people who have to sit all day facing their computers....call centres for example....could provide gyms or similar.

Not everyone has time after work to exercise, especially if they have young children.....bedtime, cooking, homework to sort.

[Izb1 in reply to knitter]

Had to laugh at that Knitter, having young kids to see to is better than going to the gym x

[watergazer]

Just have to keep moving!

[Izb1]

Normally I never stop and like being busy, just need to get these issues sorted and hopefully be back to my normal self x

[Beth1949]

I agree, you don't have to go to the gym everyday, but, you shouldn't just sit on your backside all day long.

I don't care for planned exercise, but I do force myself to get on the stationary bike here at home most days or take a walk on nice days.

Also, have an interest or hobby that will cause you to get up and move. I volunteer at the local animal shelter, I'll be on my feet and moving for 2-3 hrs. I also quilt, so I'm moving from sitting at the sewing machine to standing at the ironing board and cutting fabric. Also, maintaining the yard. And I like shoveling the snow in winter.

Having breathing issues, moving helps exercise the lungs and loosening the mucus.

Beth

[2greys in reply to Beth1949]

I agree 100%, as hard as it might seem, you have to keep moving, whether it is with home exercise equipment or work related (even on a voluntary basis). Sitting on ones posterior all day does not do anyone any favours, even if they are not ill.