Sitting May Be Dangerous For Your Health

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Sitting on an office chair for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause lower back pain or worsen an existing back problem. What else are the other effects?

Read the article below to know more about the consequences of sitting for too long.

http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1506/150609-sitting.html

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your reaction to this?
  2. How long do you usually sit everyday? What do you notice are its effects on you/your body?
  3. How do you make your lifestyle less sedentary?
  4. What can you do to curb the amount of time you spend on the chair?
  5. What other things have effects on a person’s longevity?
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4 replies on “Sitting May Be Dangerous For Your Health”

What is your reaction to this?
Concerned and scared about that. I spend long time sitting at work, and unfortunately I can’t developed it in other manner.

How long do you usually sit everyday? What do you notice are its effects on you/your body?
I work sitting 8 hours in front of a computer 5 days a week. I tried to take mini-breaks of 10 minutes each hours, but is not always possible. I noticed that is easier to gain weight as well as feel the body heavier.

How do you make your lifestyle less sedentary?
I try to do some activities after work and spend more time stand up and active the rest of the time.

What can you do to curb the amount of time you spend on the chair?
To be more conscious of the time I spend sitting and meet the 10 minutes active each hours.

What other things have effects on a person’s longevity?
I’m convinced the way a person eat can also affect longevity (To eat without time, unhealthy food, with lot of sugar and fat), as well as workaholic, the personal relationships, (humans need a balanced to spend time with others but also time alone), the place you life (the city center, the country side…), the bad habits (tobaco alcohol…),… .

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Concerned and scared about that. I spend long time sitting at work, and unfortunately I can’t developed it in other manner.

I felt concerned and scared because of this. I spend a long time sitting at work, and unfortunately, I can’t change it to any other manner.

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1. What is your reaction to this?
I am really concerned because I am sitting at the office for like 8 hours from Monday to Friday.

2. How long do you usually sit everyday? What do you notice are its effects on you/your body?
As mentioned, an average of 8 hours everyday. The effects on my body are: bad circulation mainly on my legs, liquid retention and back pain.

3. How do you make your lifestyle less sedentary?
I try to do some exercise, cardio and fitness, twice or three times per week. I use the stairs instead the elevator at home and along my underground trip from home to the office.

4. What can you do to curb the amount of time you spend on the chair?
I take some little breaks during the day: sharing a coffee with colleagues, going to the bathroom… However, reading the article, I am sure it is not enough.

5. What other things have effects on a person’s longevity?
Person´s longevity could be affected by bad habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and food, for instance, eating too much red meat or no fruits, no vegetables…

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Person´s longevity could be affected by bad habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and food, for instance, eating too much red meat or no fruits, no vegetables…

A person´s longevity could be affected by bad habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and unhealthy diet, for instance, eating too much red meat or no fruits and no vegetables.

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