Sitting all day is terrible for your health

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31 points·lazyeye··5 comments

I use a stepper while working on my laptop, outdoor in the garden. When trigging a compilation/build I do a couple of situps or pushups. Standing up while working keeps me active and alert. I get more work done sitting down, but love the outdoor sessions better, especially for work that doesn't require extensive typing.

When at home, I alternate between my phone, and my chair. When on the phone, I lie down and scroll, which fixes any issues I had sitting, and repairs my back before I sit down again. The only caveat to this is my phone is a consumption device and nothing productive ever gets done on it, apart from the odd teleconference.

For offices, I've heard many of the trendy offices have bean bags so you can comfortably use your device.

What about alternating between using the stationary bicycle and sitting (working)? Both done seated, so I wonder...

What is it about walks that help? Would 30 burpees every hour have a similar effect? Is it heart rate? Duration?

It looks like the only options they checked were a control group who sat all the time, and experimental groups who walked for different durations. I can see some advantages to doing this. Using just one form of exercise makes the experiment simpler. Also, everyone already knows how to walk, and you don't have to be in very good shape to do it. If you have someone who's used to a totally sedentary life attempt 30 burpees at the top of every hour, there's a decent chance you'll put them in the hospital.

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