Our modern lifestyle is one that requires less action, less movement, and less standing.
As strange as it is, most people spend the majority of their lives sitting, even though our bodies are designed to move.
The following sitting statistics illuminate the dangers of sitting and are a wake-up call to get up and move!
Key Sedentary Lifestyle Statistics and Facts 2024
- How long the average person sits per day – 12 Hours
- Since 1950 sedentary jobs have increased by 83%
- Those who are inactive and sit for long periods of time have a 147% higher risk of suffering a heart attack and stroke
- Less than 20% of jobs in the U.S. are physically active, a decrease of 50% since 1960
Sitting and Health Statistics and Facts 2024
- A sedentary lifestyle is the 4th leading risk factor for global mortality
- Physical inactivity claims the lives of about 3.2 million deaths a year. (This will probably see a large spike due to lockdowns and the increase in remote working due to COVID – 19)
- Your metabolism is inhibited by remaining just 20 minutes in a fixed position.
- Sedentary individuals who were sick with COVID-19 were 20% more likely to be hospitalized, 10% more likely to need intensive care, and 32% more likely to die than infected people who were more physically active.
Ways to Reverse the Problems with Sitting Facts 2024
- The Mayo Clinic suggests standing up every 30 minutes and standing while you are watching television, taking a call, or meeting with co-workers
- You can burn up to 30,000 calories and 8lbs of fat by standing for 3 additional hours each day over 1 year. (That’s like running around 10 marathons)
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FAQs
How long does the average person sit?
The average person sits anywhere from 7 to 12 hours a day.
How many hours of sitting a day is healthy?
- Low Risk – Less than 4 hours a day
- Medium Risk – Between 4 and 8 hours a day
- High Risk – Over 8 hours a day
What is the percentage of sitting related to the job?
Over 80% of jobs in America are sitting-related.
Conclusion
The Western World continues to see a rise in sedentary jobs, and this is becoming one of the biggest health concerns that we face to date.
Hopefully, with the help of sitting statistics, we can begin to solve this problem, especially when the solution is as simple as just getting up and going for a stroll.
Source:
juststand.org
forbes.com
bls.gov
bmj.com
