The New York Times (NYT) published an article in April, 2011, entitled: Is Sitting A Lethal Activity?
The NYT reporter spoke with Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota) and addressed his research field subject, inactivity studies.
Medical professionals engaged in this emerging research area are challenging the conventional way of looking at the health risks among the sedentary: from youths to seniors.
Dr. Levine and other clinical investigators note the risks of sitting for prolonged periods may result in diseases including:
- obesity
- metabolic syndrome (involving elevated levels of blood pressure, abdominal fat storage, blood sugar and cholesterol).
Significantly, a distinction is being promoted of a difference between sitting too much from engaging in too little exercise.
Data from studies have revealed that gym activities do little to reverse the risk from sitting too long.
Dr. Levine has promoted non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) to counter negative health risks from sitting.
Dr. Levine's Book
Move A Little, Lose a Lot (2009)
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| Learn more about NEAT |
The author suggests the body benefits from thousands of low intensity movements and offers suggestions of activities that can help promote overall fitness and decrease the risks for developing cardiovascular disease.
Another physiological medical concern from sitting for long periods is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - pooling of blood in the legs/groin areas can lead to clots and adversely impair the heart and lungs.
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Bob has helped sedentary individuals become more active through yoga and to reverse the behaviors contributing to an inactive lifestyle.
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