Effects of sitting too much (on your Abs, Circulation, Bone)

4. FLABBY ABS

Sitting is one of the worst thing you can do if you are on quest to build a “six pack” set of abdominal muscles to show off at the beach. The abdominal muscles play a vital role in helping us stand up, and when we sit, they go unused and become loose and can lead to a condition called hyperlordosis, which is also known as “swayback.” That certainly does not sounds like the most attractive posture in the world.

5. POOR CIRCULATION

Poor blood circulation is another hazard linked to sitting for long periods of time. When this happens, legs can begin to retain fluid, and potentially lead to conditions such as varicose veins, swollen ankles and even something known as deep-vein thrombosis or DVT, which can result in the formation of clots in the legs which may then travel to other areas of the body like the heart and lungs, causing a life-threatening medical emergency.

6. BONE SOFTENING

Physical activity keeps our bones in a constant state of regeneration, which causes them to become stronger and thicker. Sitting for long periods, on the other hand, does the exact opposite, and can cause bones to become more soft and brittle. This can eventually contribute to conditions such as osteoporosis, which has become much more common in recent decades.