Some commentators call sitting the new smoking because of its deleterious effects on the body. I have posted on the physical effects of sitting too long previously. You can read further:
Sitting Too Much is Killing Us – New York Times
Sitting is the New Smoking
Areas of the Body Affected by Sitting too Long – Infographic
Sitting Is Killing You – Infographic
Exercising More, Sitting Less Reduces Heart Failure Risk in Men
Too Much Sitting can be Hazardous to Your Health and Longevity
Tony
What a fabulous post! A great reminder to take a daily walk, especially us writer/bloggers.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I couldn’t agree more. You are dead right on the walking suggestions. I called walking the Cinderella of the exercise world. Check out my Page – Why you should walk more.
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You are welcome. Walking, hiking & biking are my favorite exercises
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