31/08/2025
Sitting Less, Living More: Why Moving Matters 🚶♀️💪
Living a sedentary lifestyle isn’t just boring—it’s risky! Sitting or lying down too much increases your chances of heart disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and even some cancers. Humans are built to move: your heart, digestion, bones, and muscles all work better when you’re upright and active.
The dangers of too much sitting:
🦵 Weak muscles: Long hours in a chair can shrink your legs and glutes, making falls and strains more likely.
⚖️ Weight gain: Inactive muscles struggle to process fats and sugars, leading to fat storage.
🪑 Back & hips: Sitting shortens hip flexors and stresses your spine, causing pain and poor posture.
🧠 Mental health: Less movement increases the risk of anxiety and depression.
❤️ Serious health risks: Heart disease, diabetes, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can all stem from prolonged sitting.
Even small changes can make a big difference! Research shows you need 60–75 minutes of moderate activity a day to offset too much sitting—but every little movement counts.
Get moving wherever you are:
🚶♀️ On your way: Walk or cycle instead of driving, take stairs, park further away, or get off the bus early.
💼 At work: Stand while reading emails, take walking meetings, or move during calls.
🏠 At home: Dance, do squats, lunges, yoga, or even tidy in small trips.
🤸 Fun indoor activities: Swimming, Pilates, martial arts, or indoor rock climbing keep your body active.
Remember: Physical inactivity is linked to millions of preventable deaths worldwide. Kids, adults, and seniors alike benefit from movement—your health truly is your wealth! 💚
Takeaway: Stand up, move around, and make every step count. Your body, mind, and future self will thank you! 🌟
Nutrition Incorporated
