Are you sitting down, relaxed?

There’s no better way to wind down after a long day than sitting down on a comfy sofa, but is it actually any good for you? There’s no doubt that sitting for brief periods is good for recuperation and recovery; however, the nature of our modern lifestyles — lounging in front of the TV and our laptops — mean we sit for much longer than we really should.

In this video, TED-Ed explores the negative side of sitting for so long. Sitting for more than 6 hours a day can be bad for your health and can apparently shorten life expectancy by up to 15 years.

Combating these health effects is simple, walking between classes and staying active during break time. Stretching is another great way to stay active and to release some stress from your muscles.

So, let’s all be more active in future and take care not to remain seated for hours and hours on end. While you’re planning how to improve your sitting habits, take a look at this cat sitting like a human.

Source(s): TED-Ed