Click Here!Fri 24 Jun 2011
Sitting is Killing You
Posted by physioweb under Exercise, General, Prevention
[3] Comments
This is a great infographic about the negative effects of sitting. It was created by Medical Billing & Coding and is definitely worth a look.
A few of the interesting items on the graphic are:
- we spend more time sitting than sleeping
- sitting 6+ hours a day makes you 40% more likely to die within 15 years than someone who sites less than 3
- obese people sit 2.5 more hours per day than thin people
- calorie burning drops to 1 per minute when you are sitting
- each extra hour of watching tv = 11% higher death risk
- sitting in a reclined position puts less strain on your back
Via: Medical Billing And Coding
June 28th, 2011 at 11:19 am
This infographic is truly awesome, I’m definitely going to get out of my chair more often! Thanks so much for the tip!
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:09 am
This is very informative and beneficial to everyone. so, i have one question would it help people who sits 8 hrs a day for work if they use an ergobike while sitting?
June 24th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
This information is, overall, very good and should be made available to the general public at every age. However, the one suggestion involving an office chair placed at a 135 degree angle may actually increase strain on the lower back as people usually fall back into a slouched position as the lordosis (natural curve) is lost. The pelvis rolls back and lumbar vertebrae are at more risk to gradually cause a disc displacement. Aside from the points I have addressed, I might consider posting this information on a “wellness wall” at our clinic for our patients and clients to see.