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Suffering Symptoms Caused By Prolonged Sitting? Try These 5 Exercises for Relief

Offsetting sitting with exercises throughout the day may alleviate and prevent pain and other consequences of prolonged sitting.
Suffering Symptoms Caused By Prolonged Sitting? Try These 5 Exercises for Relief
Prolonged sitting has become a major risk factor for health, potentially leading to body soreness, and in severe cases, spinal and cardiovascular issues. Studio Romantic/Shutterstock
Amber Yang
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Prolonged sitting can bring a multitude of physical woes, including overall body soreness, back pain, and in severe cases, spinal and cardiovascular issues. Taking regular breaks and incorporating stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises can help to alleviate pain and decrease the risk of disease.

Long periods of sitting can also contribute to poor metabolism, obesity, constipation, and other health issues. Weakness in the lower body may also result from prolonged sitting and lack of exercise.

Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."
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