Why is sitting bad for you?

What percentage of premature deaths worldwide is estimated to be caused by inactivity?

• 5%
• 2%
• 12%
• 9%

What is the impact of sitting on the body's soft tissues?

• Promotes blood circulation
• Increases flexibility
• Compresses and pressurizes them
• Strengthens the tissues

How does sitting affect the body's ability to burn fat?

• Increases fat burning
• Promotes weight loss
• Activates lipoprotein lipase
• Reduces fat breakdown

How does prolonged sitting impact brain activity and concentration levels?

• Increases alertness
• Enhances memory retention
• Boosts cognitive function
• Slows down brain activity

How does sitting affect the spine over time?

• Strengthens the spinal discs
• Reduces pressure on the spine
• Causes wear and tear in spinal discs
• Improves posture

How does sitting for long periods affect blood flow and oxygen levels in the body?

• Causes blood clots
• Increases blood flow and oxygen levels
• Reduces blood flow and oxygen levels
• Has no impact on blood flow

What enzyme in the walls of blood capillaries is deactivated when sitting for long periods?

• Insulin
• Lipoprotein lipase
• Glucagon
• Adrenaline

What is a simple solution to reduce the negative effects of sitting?

• Moving around much less
• Switching to a straighter spine
• Maintaining a slouched posture
• Avoiding any movement

What happens to your lungs when you sit in a curved position for a long time?

• They increase in capacity
• They filter more oxygen into the blood
• They have less space to expand into
• They expand more easily

What is the main reason why prolonged sitting is harmful to the human body?

• It causes joint pain
• It reduces blood flow and oxygen levels
• It leads to muscle atrophy
• It increases heart rate