Sitting is the New Smoking

In this episode of Avenues to Wellness, host Tamara Fidler discusses the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, particularly the dangers of prolonged sitting. She explores the comparison between sitting and smoking, highlighting the higher number of people at risk due to extended sitting. Fidler explains the negative effects of sitting on posture, blood flow, metabolism, and overall health. She provides practical tips for incorporating more movement into daily routines and emphasizes the importance of a mindset shift to see oneself as someone who moves. The episode concludes with a reminder of the key takeaways and the need to consciously counteract the sedentary trend.

 

Chapters

00:00  The Invisible Threat: The Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting

02:27  Sitting vs. Smoking: A Comparison of Health Risks

04:11   What happens to us when we sit too much?

06:04. Practical Tips for Incorporating More Movement

07:50  The Mindset Shift: Seeing Yourself as Someone Who Moves