Sitting a long time and being overweight
One of the biggest problems in the world is the obesity epidemic. Why, despite the increasing knowledge in science and medicine, do people live more unhealthy than ever before? It seems that the research cannot find the cause of this issue only due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise, certainly both play a role, but the real reason for obesity and unhealthy bodies around the world is sitting too much. Naturally, the side effects of sitting for a long time and not exercising for a long time are not the same, and we will explain this in detail below. Studies show that when the body sits for 30 minutes or more at a time, genes that regulate metabolism, fat burning and blood glucose are turned off, and the activity of lipoprotein lipase (LPL), a key enzyme in fat Burning is reduced along with absorption of blood glucose. This means you start burning less fat and storing more. It also leads to metabolic disorders and many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.
Sitting for a long time and exercising have nothing to do with each other. You can work out hard at the gym and still be putting your health at risk by sitting too much. You can be the healthiest person on the planet without ever stepping foot in a gym. Exercise is a way to make your body stronger, faster, more flexible, leaner, more muscular, and more durable so you can perform better. However, exercise cannot be a substitute for all the activities that our body needs.
In today"s world, survival is very easy. You don"t have to hunt or farm or even grow your own food in modern society. Most people"s daily routine goes something like this: they wake up and get in their car (or bus or train) to go to work, sit at work for several hours straight, and then get in their car. (or bus or train) they sit on the way home and after reaching home they sit all night watching TV until it"s time to sleep. Then they wake up the next day and repeat this routine. If the person described above were smart enough to exercise at least an hour a day, that"s a total of only 1 hour of activity per day and essentially 23 hours of inactivity and rest. You don"t need a PhD in sports science to understand why that 1 hour of exercise can"t compensate for all the activities the human body normally does in a day, and in fact, there"s research to prove it.
An Australian researcher looked at people who exercised vigorously for at least 2.5 hours a week. He divided these people into two groups, those who watched more than 40 minutes of TV a day and those who watched less than 40 minutes. Finally, they reported that those who watched more than 40 minutes of television per day had, on average, a larger waistline (more body fat), higher blood pressure (unhealthy cardiovascular system), and higher blood glucose levels (prediabetes). Despite having similar exercise habits compared to those watching less than 40 minutes.
The amount of time spent watching TV represents the amount of time that person spends being inactive, this time can be spent in front of the TV, computer or reading a book and any other prolonged sitting and ultimately the same damage to your health. enter Your workout is not a substitute for physical activity. Your workout is simply a tool that allows you to perform better at all the physical activities you have to do during the day (no matter what).
However, what should we do when we have to commute and work in very sedentary jobs? By making survival easier, the advancements of the modern world are destroying our health. In the modern world, we rarely need a lot of physical activity in a day because technological advancements force us to travel miles in various vehicles or climb stairs through elevators and escalators.
The 30/60 rule is a solution to prolonged sitting
The 30/60 rule is designed to deal with the problem of prolonged sitting. This rule is based on research findings that after sitting for more than 30 minutes, metabolic disturbances begin in the body that impair fat burning, glucose regulation and health.
After every 30 minutes of sitting, you should get up and do 60 seconds of any activity. This activity can include stretching, running in place, kinetic movements, walking in the office, climbing stairs, or anything that involves movement in some way.
The 30/60 rule was created to help you be more aware of how much time you spend at work, home, school, commuting, or wherever you are inactive. In addition to applying the 30/60 rule, you should look for creative ways to stay active throughout the day. Walk in quieter places as much as possible. Do not use escalators or elevators unless necessary. Walk or bike to more places if possible. All these little activities throughout the day, in addition to exercise, will keep you looking and feeling your best.