Sitting for extended periods of time will increase risk of disease

[spesmilitis]

“The enzymes in blood vessels of muscles responsible for ‘fat burning’ are shut off within hours of not standing. Standing and moving lightly will re-engage the enzymes".

"Exercising, even for an hour a day, was not sufficient to reverse the effect".

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-11/uom-msf111907.php

 

[Warboss Alex]

Completely agree - a sedentary lifestyle gives your body the signal to 'store' and not 'expend'.

I was at my leanest when I couldn't afford to run a car.

 

[Quiksilver]

Through trial and error I've decided that doing some form of exercise every day is essential for me now. I moved into the inner city in the summer and my lifestyle is a lot less active now. I've started going for a 45 minute walk every morning, not included in my cardio/lifting schedule.