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The Physical Phoenix: How Sitting Still is Bad for You (No Matter How Much You Exercise)

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Some excerpts from stuff I’ve been reading about the detriments of a sedentary job (I sit for 8+ hours a day so this topic is close to my heart!).

“It doesn’t matter if you go running every morning, or you’re a regular at the gym. If you spend most of the rest of the day sitting — in your car,…

Via The Physical Phoenix

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    depressing. I wonder what
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    fuuuu thats why i strive
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  7. noodlelimbs said: So depressing, but knowing this I’ll definitely be doing more standing at my desk. Luckily its a drafting desk so it can be easily elevated. Will try that tomorrow.
  8. fullyactivated said: I never had the best back in the world, but when i used to work at an office job, sitting all day my lower back would KILL. I knew it was bad when I woke up in the morning and it was still hurting.
  9. annathejoy said: sucks to be a medical student…or have a desk job :/ although i’d kill for a job like yours right now—the student loans will end me! i’m just hoping that being on my feet 24/7 during residency will make up for this endless med school sit/studying.
  10. hungryrunner said: Fascinating! I was working from home until very recently and refused to sit all day. I resorted to working most of the day w. my laptop on the kitchen counter (perched up on a stand) so that I could stand up while I worked. Sitting all day sucks! lol
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