So, just what is a sedentary lifestyle? The Sedentary Behavior Research Network defines sedentary behavior as any time a person is sitting or lying down. Think of the hours you spend driving a car, at the computer, eating, and watching TV. If you accumulate six or more hours of sedentary activities during the course of a day, without getting the recommended amount of physical exercise, you are leading a sedentary lifestyle.

 

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