Apparently, sitting can be a cause of terminal illnesses, as there is substantial evidence being built that prolonged times of sitting - even among people who are actively exercising - can cause diabetes and various heart diseases.
It is quite difficult to accurately determine the inactivity of people when it comes to sitting. The evidence is not yet enough for us to know just how much exercise is sufficient enough in order to prevent these fatal diseases, according to a report by the American Heart Association.
The advice given by experts as of now is to exercise as much as time permits and avoid prolonged sitting as much as possible. While the evidence that has been built up is not yet conclusive, the results of the study are quite suggestive of these risks according to Deborah Rohm Young.
It was also mentioned that the "sit less, move more" advisory should be taken seriously, even though the data is insufficient as of now. The minimum daily requirement is at least 30 minutes of exercise, with brisk walking as an effective goal instead of just strolling and pacing around the house.
In addition to this daily exercise, workers who are in front of their desks for the whole period of their daily routine should at least stand and walk around a bit every hour for at least five to ten minutes. But even though people start practicing this regimen, it will not reverse the negative effects of sitting the whole day, according to a report by NBC News.
Ultimately, too much sitting will always have a negative impact in someone's long-term health, even though the data is not conclusive yet. It does not matter how much physical activity is done every day; too much sitting should also be avoided as much as possible.
This study may also find its own correlation with the present jobs existing in the industry right now. Back in the 60's, 50 percent of the jobs requirement a bit of movement, but with the transitioning economy and workforce in modern times, jobs that require these activities have been reduced to less than 20 percent now, seeing as most available jobs require the worker to be in front of the desk now.