Scientists Reveal How Much Exercise You Need To ‘Offset’ A Day Of Sitting

It might be challenging to formulate recommendations that apply to people of various ages and body types, but one advice remains constant across all studies. Scientists have now revealed just how much exercise you need to 'offset' a day of sitting.

We all recognize that sitting down for long periods of time is bad for our health, but how much exercise is actually required to offset this harm?

According to research, working up a sweat for 30 to 40 minutes each day should be plenty.

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