Debating the Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting
By Editor • August 24, 2026 • 1 min read
In a thought-provoking exploration of sedentary lifestyles, a forthcoming debate in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise revisits the long-standing question of whether exercise can counteract the dangers of sitting for hours on end.
Despite initial concerns about sitting being akin to smoking, evidence remains that prolonged inactivity can have lasting health effects, even for those who maintain an active exercise regimen.
Source: www.outsideonline.com
