Is sitting the new smoking?

mgalsf12
mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
There is a very interesting article in Runner's World magazine this month called, "Is sitting the new smoking?" Check it out if you get a chance!
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  • BeardedMike
    BeardedMike Posts: 52 Member
    I've read many, many articles about this topic. Not good news when I HAVE to sit down for 12 hours a day at my job :(
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Is this serious?
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 308 Member
    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
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    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.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    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.

    ^^^ this.

    Also, am I addicted to sitting or is my rear just too darn comfy? Is my couch manufacturer part of some big conspiracy, and if so, how deep does that conspiracy go?

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  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    Do I need to start peeing standing up because my aim is awful?!
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 308 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Do I need to start peeing standing up because my aim is awful?!

    Oh, then you'll be doing squats!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Let me be clear about my stand on this. I think that we do sit too much and I think that the standing desks are an interesting idea and hell, I think I'd want to do it at home.

    BUT....I would never equate smoking to sitting. To me, that's just exaggerating a valid point to an extent that it becomes ridiculous. Smoking is not like sitting and sitting is not like smoking. -.-
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    I chased a very active toddler all day, ran 4 miles + stairs and did strong lifts 5x5 today. Am I sitting comfortably reading this forum thread on the Internet before I go off to bed? You'd better believe it. Healthier than smoking toxic poisonous chemicals? Yeah I'd like to think so...
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Sources, please.
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Cite sources, please?

    Also, in reference to sitting, please see: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1042954-moderation-is-a-basic-life-skill

    Of course if all you do is sit, it's not so great. But comparing it to an addictive substance like nicotine, the industry of which has a very sketchy past, is silly.
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    Do I need to start peeing standing up because my aim is awful?!

    Oh, then you'll be doing squats!

    Squats for the win!!!
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    The longer I've had an office job the bigger my *kitten* got. I'm pretty sure I need to sue my employer for making me fat.

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    I couldn't help myself. But I have seen those workstations with standing desks (I had one of those once), they're nice. I don't know if standing is much better. I liked my adjustable desk because I could switch whenever I got uncomfortable. Add a treadmill to that and my salary might go back down to minimum wage! Again, I am getting off track. It might be difficult to get any actual administrative type work done while walking on a treadmill.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Let me be clear about my stand on this. I think that we do sit too much and I think that the standing desks are an interesting idea and hell, I think I'd want to do it at home.

    BUT....I would never equate smoking to sitting. To me, that's just exaggerating a valid point to an extent that it becomes ridiculous. Smoking is not like sitting and sitting is not like smoking. -.-
    Like so many things, I'm sure it is all about context, which will get ignored by the scare mongers.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
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  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    ergo.human.cornell.edu/dea3250notes/sitting.htm
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    Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - MayoClinic.com



    www.mayoclinic.com › ... › Adult health › Expert Answers‎


    Sitting at your desk for six hours a day dramatically increases the ...



    www.dailymail.co.uk/health/.../Sitting-desk-hours-day-dramatically-increas...
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    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?
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Let me be clear about my stand on this. I think that we do sit too much and I think that the standing desks are an interesting idea and hell, I think I'd want to do it at home.

    BUT....I would never equate smoking to sitting. To me, that's just exaggerating a valid point to an extent that it becomes ridiculous. Smoking is not like sitting and sitting is not like smoking. -.-

    THIS!!!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    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 surmise this movement won't get far considering that it would create problems for employers complying with the ADAA.

    But hey... if food can be an addiction... why not sitting? /sarcasm
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Laugh about it if you want but there's been medical research on this for years. I'll trust the scientists and doctors.

    Let me be clear about my stand on this. I think that we do sit too much and I think that the standing desks are an interesting idea and hell, I think I'd want to do it at home.

    BUT....I would never equate smoking to sitting. To me, that's just exaggerating a valid point to an extent that it becomes ridiculous. Smoking is not like sitting and sitting is not like smoking. -.-

    Yep, just as smoking is condemned, now resting will be treated the same way. People will be exhausting themselves because society, as a whole, will think it is wrong to sit down.
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Wait. What? I'm con-fus-ed.
  • GormanGhaste
    GormanGhaste Posts: 430 Member
    Comparing sitting to smoking is pure hyperbole, but it's true that sitting uninterrupted for long periods is not good for our health. Just getting up and walking around a little a few times an hour is much better.
  • doggiesnot
    doggiesnot Posts: 334 Member
    I've read a very similar article in a different magazine. Yes, sitting all day is unhealthy. But you can overcome that by working out before and/or after work, or switching jobs! :)
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    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.
  • MarianneC93
    MarianneC93 Posts: 60 Member
    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!
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    NO
  • kelsully
    kelsully Posts: 1,008 Member
    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.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    What about people who smoke while sitting down? They'll probably explode.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    Comparing sitting to smoking is pure hyperbole, but it's true that sitting uninterrupted for long periods is not good for our health. Just getting up and walking around a little a few times an hour is much better.

    bingo :)

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