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Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by Apocryphon »

Vervious wrote: post #37
tom_mellior wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I work in front of a computer, at a standing desk. You can get adjustable desks too and stand for part of the day. The "not sitting" part is achievable, I believe there are countries (Denmark maybe?) that even mandate that computer desks in offices be adjustable so everyone can choose whether to sit or stand. That said, I've been working at my standing desk for over a year, I wasn't very fit before, and I don't feel…

Standing desks have their problems too (veins, etc). Seems that treadmill desks or literally taking a walk are much preferable

I'd think that at the very least, it's more difficult to stand still for long periods without walking around at least a little bit, than to remain sitting. So prolonged standing presents a lower barrier of entry to not being sedentary.

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by mrzimmerman »

"Walking good, sitting bad."

But seriously, I think this sort of adds to the pile of evidence that even small amounts of exercise on a regular basis has marked health impacts.

I'm a Type 1 diabetic so I have the benefit of a sensor that continuously tells me my blood glucose, so I can see the difference between when I'm walking on a daily basis to and from the office, and when I'm working from home. Same breakfast, very different blood glucose averages on those days.

It is worth noting that exercise of almost any kind causes my insulin to potentiate, so that is part of why my glucose levels are lower. But I wouldn't be surprised to hear that my over all insulin sensitivity is higher on walking days (as I gather from this study) which helps to drive my lower glucose numbers.

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by chrisweekly »

Bootwizard wrote: post #5

"Public health recommendations promoting physical activity should incorporate advice to avoid periods of sedentary behaviour." How do we interpret and apply information like this? Many people work in front a computer these days so it can't actually be applied to them (read us).

Standing desks and frequent breaks are 100% compatible with virtually any computer -related job. Even in the context of "Deep Work" sessions (cf Cal Newport), it's a matter of making a point of periodically stretching your legs and giving your eyes a chance to focus on distant objects

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by iikoolpp »

On one hand, my body is probably fucked from laying in bed for 18 hours a day, every single day, a year.

On the other hand, moving about is exhausting and hurts so why would I want to do it? I fully plan on killing myself before 30 so it's not like I'll see the knock-on effects.

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by mikelyons »

iikoolpp wrote: post #55

On one hand, my body is probably fucked from laying in bed for 18 hours a day, every single day, a year. On the other hand, moving about is exhausting and hurts so why would I want to do it? I fully plan on killing myself before 30 so it's not like I'll see the knock-on effects.

Why kill yourself before thirty?

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by iikoolpp »

mikelyons wrote: post #56
iikoolpp wrote: post #55

On one hand, my body is probably fucked from laying in bed for 18 hours a day, every single day, a year. On the other hand, moving about is exhausting and hurts so why would I want to do it? I fully plan on killing myself before 30 so it's not like I'll see the knock-on effects.

Why kill yourself before thirty?

I don't want to be old.

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by fabiandesimone »

iikoolpp wrote: post #55

On one hand, my body is probably fucked from laying in bed for 18 hours a day, every single day, a year. On the other hand, moving about is exhausting and hurts so why would I want to do it? I fully plan on killing myself before 30 so it's not like I'll see the knock-on effects.

I don't know your situation, but if you need someone to talk to, I'm here my dude.

Re: Increased sedentary behaviour alters metabolism and body composition (2018)

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Post by iikoolpp »

fabiandesimone wrote: post #58
iikoolpp wrote: post #55

On one hand, my body is probably fucked from laying in bed for 18 hours a day, every single day, a year. On the other hand, moving about is exhausting and hurts so why would I want to do it? I fully plan on killing myself before 30 so it's not like I'll see the knock-on effects.

I don't know your situation, but if you need someone to talk to, I'm here my dude.

Why would I want to talk to somebody?
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