Tag: sitting too long
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5 Exercises You Can Do Without Getting Out of Bed
What better way to get your heart pumping first thing in the morning than to do a few exercises while still in bed? You’ll immediately have more energy and may even see a difference in your waistline after spending some time! Here are the five exercises: 1. Crisscross 2. Full Body Crunch 3. Leg Raises…
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Four Scientists Explain What Sitting Too Long Does To Your Body
Today, we live in a world where modern machines do much of our work for us. That technology greatly eliminates the need for manual labor. Not to mention, over 34 million Americans have office or sales jobs. That forces them to remain sedentary for eight or more hours a day. According to a report published…
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Scientists Explain 4 Things That Cause Leg Cramps (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve ever experienced a charley horse before, then you know nothing can compare to the sensation. These leg cramps occur primarily during sleep, and scientists believe this happens due to lying in one position for an extended period, which can result in muscle cramps and contractions. During the day, you move around a lot,…
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This Is What Sitting Too Long Does To Your Body
Today, we live in a world where modern machines do much of our work. This fact dramatically eliminates the need for manual labor. Not to mention, over 34 million Americans have an office or sales jobs. These careers force them into sitting for eight or more hours a day. According to a report published in…