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Why you should move — even just a little — throughout the day
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POSTED NOVEMBER 15, 2021, 11:15 AM How much time do you spend sitting each day? If you're like most people, more than half of your waking hours are spent parked on a chair or sofa. Even if you dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to structured exercise (such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming), it's still important to get up and move for at least a few minutes, many times throughout the day.
"The more you sit, the more your large muscles are not using glucose, the body's main energy source. Uninterrupted sitting can cause blood sugar levels to rise, triggering the release of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar," says Dr. Hicham Skali, a cardiologist with Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital. Over time, sedentary habits cause the body to become less sensitive to insulin. The resulting insulin resistance promotes inflammation, a key player in the buildup of fatty plaque inside arteries, he explains.
Preliminary evidence from studies in rats suggests that sedentary behavior may change the activity of dozens of genes, including the gene responsible for making lipoprotein lipase (LPL). This enzyme helps break down fat so it can be used for energy or stored in the body. When rats were prevented from moving, LPL levels decreased, a change that may also contribute to raising heart disease risk, Dr. Skali explains.
Don't just sit there
The evidence about the harms of uninterrupted sitting (and the benefits of breaking it up) has been piling up for years, aided by tools such as fitness trackers that reveal people's typical activity patterns. Findings from recent studies include the following:
More than 2,600 people ages 60 and older reported their typical sitting habits (including a weekday and weekend) and were followed for nine years. Those who sat for an average of about three hours a day were 33% less likely to die of cardiovascular disease during the follow-up period than people who sat for an average of about seven hours a day.
Among 8,000 people followed for 10 years, those who did light activity instead of sitting for 30 minutes each day had a 17% lower risk of dying in that period, even if they split up that half-hour of activity into periods as brief as a minute each.
In more than 5,600 women followed for five years, reducing sedentary time by one hour per day was linked to a 26% lower risk of heart disease. Again, the hour of non-sedentary time didn't have to occur all at once. Short, light-intensity interruptions to sitting were just as effective.
Making the moves
There are many ways you can add short bursts of movement to your daily routine. Whenever you notice you've been sitting for a while, do a short set of exercises — say five to 10 squats or leg lifts, Dr. Skali suggests. You can also keep a stretchy exercise band near your favorite chair to get some arm exercises in as well. Here are some other ideas:
Set a reminder. Many fitness trackers feature alerts that remind you to get up at least once an hour. But you can also use a smartphone or a regular kitchen timer; use it during periods when you tend to sit for long stretches.
Take care of your chores less efficiently. Put your groceries or other purchases in small bags and make multiple trips from your car to your home. Stand up while folding laundry, and put just a few items of clothing away at a time to get more steps in.
Pace or tidy up during phone calls. Whenever you're on the phone, stand up. Try to walk back and forth or in circles while you talk. Or use a hands-free headset and do some light housework while you chat.
Move a little while you watch TV. The average American watches close to five hours of television a day, and that amount increases as people age. At least once an hour, stand up and march in place, swing your arms, or do some easy stretches.
Take the long way. Whenever you drive somewhere, park in a spot farther from the door to get in some extra steps. Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, even if you climb only one or two of the total flights.
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Vintage Fitness itself takes a new approach to living well by incorporating the functional training element for the 50-plus population in our community. John Ramirez, MS, BS, ACSM, PT and owner of Vintage Fitness, has a passion for working with this age group. He has over 20 years of experience working in the wellness industry, and for the past 12 years was Director of the Wellness Center at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System/Houston Baptist University. He has earned numerous awards in his field, achieved higher level certifications as a trainer and has been recognized professionally for his love of helping people and especially those over 50 years of age. The combination of his expertise, experience and passion has been the key to John’s success as a life, health and fitness coach.
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Miriam H. -61 year old Female“I started seeing John Ramirez for my knees. I had had cortisone shots but the last one had no benefit. My niece referred me to John because he had helped her with her knees. Before I started going to John, I found it painful to get out of the car, to get out of a chair after sitting for a while and start walking, and grocery shopping was one painful step after another. Since working out with John twice a week, I am able to move with less discomfort and more flexibility. I enjoy the physical therapy sessions because each one is different and each one challenges me physically to improve my strength.”
Maryle -84 year old Female“I am in a group setting where John checks our blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, and counsels us on aches and pains three times a week. He teaches us how to properly stand, breathe, walk, and how to exercise the targeted muscles in each session. He does this to help us avoid injury, especially in the knees. He has taught us exercises for opening up the hips, which result in increased walking ability. He is well worth the time and money spent.”