Effects of Prolonged Sitting on Health

What happens if you sit for long hours every day?

Stage one, it feels comfortable. Your body relaxes.

You don't feel pain yet. Stage two, blood flow slows down.

Your legs become stiff. Muscles stop activating properly.

Stage three, after weeks, muscles weaken. Your core becomes lazy.

Posture starts to collapse. Stage four, pain appears.

Lower back hurts. Neck and shoulders feel tight.

Stage five, after months, health risks increase.

Heart health declines. Weight increases. Energy drops.

Conclusion: sitting is not bad, but sitting too long is.

Stand up and move every hour.

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