It is no secret that a sedentary lifestyle is linked to poor
health. Our bodies are designed for movement, and when they are deprived of
movement an array of negative health outcomes may result. For many of us, our
jobs require extended hours of sitting. In order to counteract the seat time
associated with work many people invest in a gym membership or make physical
exercise a part of their normal routine. While this certainly makes us feel
better, are we really combating the detrimental effects of so many hours of
seat time? A recent study examined all of the data on this topic, and you may
be surprised what they found.