We all know by now that sitting for long periods is terrible for our
health, but how much physical activity is needed to counteract such effects?
According to the available evidence, working up a sweat for 30–40 minutes
daily should suffice.
Although exercising or even standing up help, the research suggests that up
to 40 minutes of “moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity” daily
is about the correct amount to counteract the effects of sitting for 10
hours.
health, but how much physical activity is needed to counteract such effects?
According to the available evidence, working up a sweat for 30–40 minutes
daily should suffice.
Although exercising or even standing up help, the research suggests that up
to 40 minutes of “moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity” daily
is about the correct amount to counteract the effects of sitting for 10
hours.
