We live in an age where we are sedentary. it is a fact of modern living – and it is getting worse. We sit for prolonged period to eat, travel, work, and for entertainment. The health effects of prolonged sitting are regarded as equal to, or even worse than, the effects of cigarette smoking. In this article we will look at the facts of how and why we as adults spend far too long sitting, and what we can do to lessen the unhealthful effects of such a sedentary lifestyle that adversely impacts so many people in today’s world.
Read MoreDid you know that on average Americans put on extra 0.6kg over the Christmas period? . It’s not uncommon to pack pounds during the totality of the winter months. For adults, you can expect a gain of about 4.5 pounds – women and men. Children can also put on more weight; however, the gain is unlikely to reach such extremes. Regardless of your fitness objectives, this seasonal weight gain could put your health at risk. Indeed, you need to think of your body as a finely tuned machine.
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