'Active Breaks' Can Combat the Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle, but What Kind of Exercise Is Best?

'Active breaks' can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, but what kind of exercise is best?

Technological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death.

‘Active breaks’ can combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, but what kind of exercise is best?

Monster Ztudio/ShutterstockTechnological advances and the habits of modern life have drastically reduced levels of physical activity around the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) now warns that inactivity and sedentary lifestyles are one of the main risk factors for health problems and premature death. It is important, however, to draw a distinction between a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity. Inactivity is defined as a level o…

How Short Active Breaks Can Mitigate the Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle

Technological advancements and modern lifestyle habits have significantly decreased physical activity levels worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified inactivity and sedentary lifestyles as major risk factors for health issues and premature death. Understanding the difference between a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity is crucial. Physical inactivity refers to not meeting the recommended daily movement levels, such …