- Americans sit for about a third of the day, and this has been connected to negative health effects.
- To lower risk, the study recommends cutting 30 minutes off their daily sitting time.
- The intervention group decreased their daily sedentary time by around 32 minutes on average.
A somewhat less sedentary lifestyle may benefit health, according to recent studies. Americans sit for about a third of the day, and this has been connected to negative health effects.
While some studies recommend 22 minutes of daily activity, others argue that “mini movements” can counteract the negative consequences of sitting all day. To lower risk, the study recommends cutting 30 minutes off their daily sitting time.
Control Blood Pressure
283 older persons, ages 60 to 89, were surveyed for a study that was published in JAMA Open Network. While the intervention group received treatment using I-STAND techniques, the control group received ten sessions with a health coach to help them develop goals for healthier living.
A standing desk and fitness tracker were provided to the intervention group as a reminder to take breaks from excessive sitting. During the six-month observation period, the study discovered that the sitting intervention approaches significantly reduced sitting time by more than 30 minutes per day and increased standing time.
The intervention group decreased their daily sedentary time by around 32 minutes on average. The trial did not meet the researchers‘ two-hour daily sitting reduction target, but it did show that even modest behavior modifications can enhance cardiovascular health.
The goal of the study, which included people at high risk of hypertension, was to cut down on prolonged sitting and sitting time, which significantly altered blood pressure. Small adjustments to eating habits, according to the authors, may raise blood pressure in those who are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease.
