{"id":2392,"date":"2019-05-08T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2024-10-10T00:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T00:03:44","slug":"our-sedentary-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation","title":{"rendered":"Our Sedentary Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#The_Sedentary_Situation_and_Our_Health\" >The Sedentary Situation and Our Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#Sedentary_situation_and_our_work\" >Sedentary situation and our work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#Sedentary_situation_and_studying\" >Sedentary situation and studying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#Best_practices\" >Best practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/our-sedentary-situation\/#Try_Osmosis_today_Access_your_free_trial_and_find_out_why_millions_of_clinicians_and_caregivers_love_learning_with_us\" >Try Osmosis today! Access your&nbsp;free trial&nbsp;and find out why millions of clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For many of us, the pandemic forced us into making our homes our work\/study space as well, resulting in having far fewer options for exercise and movement. Medical student Daniel reminds us that it&#8217;s up to us to set time to exercise throughout the day for our health&#8217;s sake!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we could look back a hundred or so years, we would be surprised at the profound changes in human activity. Humans have become increasingly less active in this short time due to advances in technology such as cars, computers, televisions, and cell phones. Technology improves our lives in many ways. It also significantly reduces the need for us to move. This lack of movement is harmful and has led to our current \u201csedentary situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sedentary_Situation_and_Our_Health\"><\/span>The Sedentary Situation and Our Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/data\/facts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Research<\/a>\u00a0suggests that a sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of many increasingly common health conditions, including heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression, arthritis, and some cancers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extended time spent doing sedentary tasks, such as sitting at a desk all day, has independent health&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2996155\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risks<\/a>&nbsp;even if you exercise regularly. Regular exercise is crucial, but moving throughout the day is also vital to staying healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Does exercise help decrease insomnia?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCS0OTPpOYs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sedentary_situation_and_our_work\"><\/span>Sedentary situation and our work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/worksite-pa\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work<\/a>&nbsp;is the most sedentary environment for many of us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some occupations, nearly 80% of working hours are currently spent sedentary. If a typical forty-hour workweek is considered, employees can spend approximately thirty hours each week sitting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the harmful health effects, sedentary employees are often less productive, take more sick days, and have lower job satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sedentary_situation_and_studying\"><\/span>Sedentary situation and studying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, studying can result in even more time spent sedentary than the typical workplace for full-time students like me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many medical students study more than\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mededpublish.org\/manuscripts\/1506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forty hours<\/a>\u00a0per week. Whether in a library or classroom, these long hours spent at a desk incur the same health risks as those in sedentary workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, new technology and revolutionary online education companies, like Osmosis, provide students with unique opportunities to study on the move!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love Osmosis because they provide&nbsp;<strong>high-quality videos<\/strong>&nbsp;I can access wherever and whenever I want. I typically watch these on my tablet or phone while I walk outside. This makes studying much more enjoyable and even helps me remain more alert and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, I often walk with other medical students while we quiz each other using<strong>\u00a0flashcards\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong>practice questions<\/strong>. Having these resources provided by Osmosis and making a conscious effort to move more has dramatically reduced my sedentary time and made medical school much more enjoyable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/i-love-osmosis.jpg?w=701\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/i-love-osmosis.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/i-love-osmosis.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_practices\"><\/span>Best practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a student or an employee, you can do lots of small things to start moving a little more every day. Small\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thealternativedaily.com\/48-ways-to-move-more-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">changes<\/a>\u00a0will help all of us be more productive, healthy, and happy. Here are some simple ways to move more at work or school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk while watching videos or listening to audio content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold walking meetings or study groups whenever possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk during scheduled breaks and lunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand-up or shift positions often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set reminders to move on your phone or computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the stairs instead of taking an elevator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk while on the phone or whenever other tasks allow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/best-practices.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/best-practices.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/best-practices.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, aim to get up and move at least once every hour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving just a little more each day can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/18\/boost-your-heart-health-in-6-simple-steps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase your health<\/a>&nbsp;and happiness! Whether you are a student or work in an office, we can all improve this \u201csedentary situation\u201d and happily reap the many movement benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good luck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong>About the Author<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel Brandley is a third-year medical student at the\u00a0University of Utah School of Medicine.\u00a0He grew up mostly in the small town of West Point, Utah. Daniel plans to do a dual specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics (Med-Peds) and remain involved in public health, promoting healthy lifestyles and preventative medicine. He loves to play sports like soccer, basketball, spikeball, racquetball, pickleball, etc. He also loves being outside, hiking or camping, or just enjoying the sun and not studying.<em><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_118c5f.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_118c5f.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/image_118c5f.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">_____________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Osmosis_today_Access_your_free_trial_and_find_out_why_millions_of_clinicians_and_caregivers_love_learning_with_us\"><\/span><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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