Many people suffer health issues due to inactivity or a lack of physical activity. Some spend too much time at their workplace, sitting for more than five hours a day, while others spend hours sitting watching television every day.
The dangers of sitting can be prevented simply by moving around more during the day. There are simple and convenient strategies that you can use to start to move more, whether you are at work or at home. You can also integrate recreational activities or some exercises once or twice a week.
This infographic shows that you need to stand more in order to keep away from the health risks caused by too much sitting.
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Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.