Is sitting the new smoking?

skullshank

Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

k thanks.

MyChocolateDiet

Sitting=/= smoking. Obviously that was just a catchy title for the article or OP to get people interested.

It's really unfortunate that the OP did not include the article.

Standing stations may or may not alleviate the problems of sitting if the standing is meant to last for the hours and hours that sitting currently does at some workplaces. What is really needed is common sense and as has been said before "moderation" on both fronts.

Siesta's wouldn't hurt either. I know that's gonna get laughed out of the water but does anyone think the human body was meant for sitting OR standing in one spot for prolonged hours? It sure doesn't feel like it? Most people get antsy after a certain length of time and need a shift. It seems like attention span and creative freshness benefits from breaks as well. Sitting is necessary and OK. Standing is necessary and OK. Breaks are necessary and OK. Afternoon something may be in order just based on the sheer number of people who get nappish in the late afternoon. (it's also the hottest part of the day during summer who wants to be out working in that?).

IDK I just think if you shifted all the sitting for 12 hours job positions to standing for 12 hours you'd end up with a different set of problems perhaps prolonged standing injuries and body problems or something, IDK. Both would still contribute to "sedentary" lifestyle and not help people much. It's just doing 12 hours of anything doesn't seem really healthy. Even 12 hours of one of everyone's favorite thing seems like it could lead to problems. Like rash, and soreness. LOL.

taunto

Thank God I live in a backward country where all these shenanigans won't reach for another 50 or 100 years.

bricktowngal

Do I need to start peeing standing up because my aim is awful?!

Oh, then you'll be doing squats!

There you go! Squats it is!! :laugh:

meredith1123

Is this serious?

Yes, there's a big move to standing desks because sitting is really horrible for us in the quantities that our jobs demand

I want a standing desk soooooooooo badddddd!!!

kelsully

Let me say...when I read the article I did not read it as Runner's World calling sitting an addiction or that it is as bad as smoking. I read it as questioning the new social out cry that sitting is the worst thing you can do for your health as if it were as bad as smoking. It seems a little tongue in cheek to me.

highmaintnance

I have been trying to walk around a little every hour and as soon as I'm off work, I am on my feet until bed time. I am trying to avoid the secretary spread! ( )( )

MyChocolateDiet

I read it. I was thankful that I have a job in which I am walking around all day. I teach and cannot figure out how to sit and teach.

The article did remind me though to get off my butt on days that I am not on work. I don't ask my kids to grab something for me as much as the extra "getting a few steps in".

The article does a good job of reminding us to move when we can. If you sit for 12 hours for work that is fine but if you can walk across the hall to ask a co worker a question instead of emailing the question, or if you can take a walk to the water cooler once every 45 mins etc that will be better.

Yeah. I think the concerns are aimed at positions where the worker does not have the freedom to get up so much. Think along the lines of telephone workers, data entry and the like. People who are somewhat "chained" to there desks. Don't get me wrong though I'm sure some people in the situations you described might also end up chaining themselves to the desk from pressure to meet deadlines or forming bad habits and then in some cases where unnecessary bosses might make a job with some freedom less free, but yeah I think it's when people for whatever reason end up stuck at that sitting for way too long.

meredith1123

Is this serious?

Yes, there's a big move to standing desks because sitting is really horrible for us in the quantities that our jobs demand

Well, who knew sitting down was the same as inhaling toxic and addictive substances. I thought sitting down was part of "life"...and smoking was a bad decision that you didn't need to start...but...okay.

LOL! Now that's a great point.

well personally i have smoked for 15 years (quit 5.5 years ago) and i've sat very often for 38 years now... i find neither are very good for you. I'd take a standing desk any day at work. I hate sitting 8 hours a day. I have to get up every 30 min to an hour - do stretches, walk around, something!

AnninStPaul

Artificial sweeteners are the new smoking.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807615?nlid=31982_1049&src=wnl_edit_dail&uac=96795AZ

Cliffslosinit

Can we have a smoke and maybe sit and discuss this a little more?:smokin:

CrankMeUp

NO

_noob_

This is bull****.

*Noob you are fined one credit for violation of the verbal morality statute*

JustJennie1

Is this serious?

Yes, there's a big move to standing desks because sitting is really horrible for us in the quantities that our jobs demand

Well, who knew sitting down was the same as inhaling toxic and addictive substances. I thought sitting down was part of "life"...and smoking was a bad decision that you didn't need to start...but...okay.

LOL! Now that's a great point.

well personally i have smoked for 15 years (quit 5.5 years ago) and i've sat very often for 38 years now... i find neither are very good for you. I'd take a standing desk any day at work. I hate sitting 8 hours a day. I have to get up every 30 min to an hour - do stretches, walk around, something!

You're still probably going to have to walk around during the day and there will be a point where you're going to have to sit for a while. I know I personally wouldn't be able to stand for 8+ hours a day.

grrrlface

Personally, I can't wait to sit down after I've been working on my feet all day and it feels amazing! :P

Surely standing desks wouldn't help the problem, all I want to do after work (im a hairdresser) is sit down! I don't workout on work days, I literally sit and don't move for several hours! I think standing in pretty much one place is bad for you too, I ache in places I never knew existed from standing all day.

pepperpat64

If you sit at a desk all day at work, trade in your chair for an exercise ball. You'll be working your core all day!

Not sure if you're serious, but this might actually be a good idea. LOL.

yo_andi

We are actually moving to adjustable height workstations. Not because "sitting is the new smoking"... obviously comparing apples to bowling balls there... but because it will give the employee a choice between using her or his desk at a traditional height or this newfangled "standing" height. From a workers compensation perspective, it also gives the company a leg to stand on for those claims that blame sitting for 9 hours a day for other health issues. As a legal professional, it frustrates me to no end that people refuse to take responsibility for their own health and wellness. It's not hard to moderate your working environment, you just have to make a conscious decision to do it.

etoiles_argentees

Can we have a smoke and maybe sit and discuss this a little more?:smokin:

Only if there's alcohol involved.

ryry_

This is bull****.

*Noob you are fined one credit for violation of the verbal morality statute*

You are the forum demolition man. Do you know the deal with the three sea shells?

cmcollins001

In memory of this guy, who got lung cancer and butt cancer before this picture was saved to the memory card...he will be missed (mostly by Big Name Tabacco and La-Z-Boy...but missed none-the-less)

quirkytizzy

In memory of this guy, who got lung cancer and butt cancer before this picture was saved to the memory card...he will be missed (mostly by Big Name Tabacco and La-Z-Boy...but missed none-the-less)

Hear hear. And to this guy, also claimed by lung cancer:

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Tiff050709

Do I need to start peeing standing up because my aim is awful?!

Oh, then you'll be doing squats!

:laugh:

Tiff050709

If you sit at a desk all day at work, trade in your chair for an exercise ball. You'll be working your core all day!

I have actually seen chairs like that! They have the exercise ball built in it!

mgalsf12

I have a height adjustable desk at work and a treadmill work station also. My boss is awesome! It sure has made a huge difference in my neck and back problems. I will never go back to a fixed height sitting desk!

K_Serz

If sitting is the new smoking, then is murder the new shuffleboard?

SpeSHul_SnoflEHk

If you sit at a desk all day at work, trade in your chair for an exercise ball. You'll be working your core all day!

Not sure if you're serious, but this might actually be a good idea. LOL.

I know people who have done it. Some complain about back issues from sitting on the ball all day. Others swear by it. The ones who swear by it tend to be more mobile throughout their day.

RunFarLiveHappy

Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

How do I drive?

Razor Scooter or Segway?!