1 in 4 U.S. Adults Sits More Than 8 Hours a Day

[rangerrebew]

1 in 4 U.S. Adults Sits More Than 8 Hours a Day
 

TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 -- Couch Potato Nation: Nearly half of Americans sit for far too many hours a day and don't get any exercise at all, a new study finds.

A survey of some 5,900 adults found that nearly 26 percent sit for more than eight hours a day, 45 percent don't get any moderate or vigorous exercise during the week, and about 11 percent sit more than eight hours a day and are physically inactive.

"Being sedentary increases the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and dying early," said lead author Emily Ussery. She is an epidemiologist at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ussery pointed out that sitting may not be bad

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[Applewood]

In 35 years of a desk job, I could not sit still for hours on end.  If I did, I would be stiff as a board. 

Getting up and walking around didn't save me from heart disease and such.  Those afflictions came from a poor diet and being obese.  But at least at 65, I can still move.  There are people my age who can't do that. 

[Frank Cannon]

"Being sedentary increases the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and dying early,"

Good. I live in PA and there are too many damn old people clogging shit up anyway.

[truth_seeker]

Heading to the gym, then out to walk for 90 minutes plus/minus.

Almost every day (as in 6+ out of 7).

[Frank Cannon]

Heading to the gym, then out to walk for 90 minutes plus/minus.

Almost every day (as in 6+ out of 7).

You're in Cali so that is fine. If someone is reading this from PA please sit on your fat ass and remain motionless......unless you are ladling gravy into your mouth. I'm tired of the highways moving at 35 MPH after the Social Security checks are passed out. 

[truth_seeker]

You're in Cali so that is fine. If someone is reading this from PA please sit on your fat ass and remain motionless......unless you are ladling gravy into your mouth. I'm tired of the highways moving at 35 MPH after the Social Security checks are passed out.

Gyms have stationary bikes and treadmills, etc. Plus you can buy a stationary bike for home, thus eliminating the excuse of having to go outside and drive to the gym.

Lots older folks use my gym, since it is often paid by medical insurance.

[sneakypete]

Heading to the gym, then out to walk for 90 minutes plus/minus.

Almost every day (as in 6+ out of 7).

@truth_seeker

I'm thinking of walking out to my truck if it warms up some.

[truth_seeker]

@truth_seeker

I'm thinking of walking out to my truck if it warms up some.

Every day, I am grateful for my mild climate (choice).