THE ONLY EXERCISE YOU NEED IF YOU SIT ALL DAY

Dr Louisa Nicola explains that even people who exercise regularly can still be at risk if they spend most of the day sitting. She points to research showing that sitting for more than ten hours a day increases cardiovascular risk, even if weekly exercise targets are met.

Prolonged sitting slows enzymes involved in fat burning and glucose control. One solution she highlights is using short movement breaks throughout the day, sometimes called exercise snacks, which can help reduce glucose spikes after meals and offset long periods of sitting.

How much of your day is spent sitting without movement?