As soon as you sit down, the electrical activity in your muscles drops significantly and your calorie burning rate comes down to less than 1 cal/min.
There is a decrease in blood flow after just 3 hours of sitting. Sit for 24 hours straight and the insulin in your body loses nearly 40% of its ability to uptake glucose, which ups your risk of diabetes. The prolonged inactivity leads to breakdown of your muscles as well. Gradually the contractions become weaker and that ultimately affects the pumping of your heart. Even if you work out regularly, the minute you stop moving, the deterioration begins in proportion to your sitting time.
Don’t Sit, Stand Up!
ACTION ITEM
Walk for 5 every 1 hour or 2 minutes every 30 minutes.
