LIFESTYLE

Sedentary Behaviour

Prolonged sitting slows metabolism and increases weight gain risk — even if you exercise regularly — but simple movement breaks can help.

Sedentary behaviour refers to prolonged sitting or lying down while awake, such as working at a desk or watching TV. It slows your metabolism and increases the risk of weight gain — even if you exercise regularly at the gym.

Sedentary behaviour independently predicts all-cause mortality and metabolic dysfunction, even after adjusting for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Prolonged sitting suppresses lipoprotein lipase activity, reducing triglyceride clearance and HDL cholesterol production.

Breaking up long periods of sitting with short movement breaks can make a real difference. Our programme includes practical strategies to reduce sedentary time alongside structured exercise for maximum results.

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