We probably don’t need to be told that long periods of inactivity are bad for you. A sedentary lifestyle is associated with a variety of increased health risks. Not to mention a few quite attractive benefits to regular exercise.

But can the length of time you spend sitting each day alone have the same risks? Even independent of the amount of exercise you do otherwise?

Read through the infographic from MedicalBillingandCoding below, for even more good reasons to take a regular break from your desk each day!

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About the author

Jamie
Jamie Robertson is a Psych Major Bachelor of Arts grad who blogs regularly on men’s health and personal relationships at www.midliferocksblog.com and www.herbalignite.com.au/blog.html Fascinated with psychology and human nature, he talks daily with men of all walks of life about general and sexual health issues and needs, and is enthusiastic about helping people live life to the fullest regardless of age. His motto: forsake your health for wealth, and all that wealth will end up being spent on your health anyway.