You may not get enough physical activity throughout the day, especially since sitting still is required or encouraged in many jobs, at school, and in social situations. But there’s something you should know. 【小题1】. Read to learn whether you might be classified as inactive or sedentary (久坐的).

What counts as being physically inactive?

While there is no strict definition of what can be considered a sedentary lifestyle, researchers have a few different measures to assess what a sedentary lifestyle is. One measure is the time an individual spends seated during waking hours. 【小题2】. Some other researchers label people inactive or sedentary if they take fewer than 5, 000 steps per day.   

Is physical inactivity dangerous?

【小题3】 It can also affect the way the body processes fats and sugars in the diet and lead to some weight gain if you aren’t burning enough calories. Over the long term, sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of death from heart discase and cancer.     

How can you prevent being inactive?

Health authorities recommend exercise at a medium level for either 30 minutes a day for five days a week or a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes per week. 【小题4】. It can work to break up sitting time and add steps hourly throughout the day. A pedometer or fitness band can show you whether you are getting enough steps. Many people aim to take 10. 000 steps per day, which indicates that you have met your daily physical activity goal. 【小题5】, but the value of being more physically active is worth it for its many benefits.