Effects of Sitting and Movement

The video discusses the health risks associated with prolonged sitting, highlighting how modern life has engineered movement out of daily routines. Professor Charlotte Edwardson explains the negative effects of sitting on muscles and blood circulation. The video provides advice on reducing sitting time, such as taking regular breaks and moving more. It also introduces vocabulary related to the topic.

What is one of the main reasons people spend a lot of time sitting in modern life?

• Lack of interest in exercise

• Advancements in technology

• Increased outdoor activities

• More manual labor jobs

What happens to your body when you sit for long periods?

• Higher energy levels

• Improved blood circulation

• Increased muscle activity

• Reduced muscle activity

How has modern life changed our need to move?

• It has engineered out the need for movement

• It has no impact on movement

• It has made movement more enjoyable

• It has increased the need for movement

What percentage of energy does the body use more when standing compared to sitting?

• 50%

• 92%

• 10%

• 20%

What is one negative effect of sitting too much mentioned in the video?

• Higher energy levels

• Improved muscle strength

• Increased glucose levels

• Better blood circulation

What does the phrase 'swimming against the tide' mean in the context of the video?

• Swimming in the ocean

• Going against the common trend

• Doing what most people do

• Following the majority

What does 'geared around' mean in the context of the video?

• Designed to support

• Made to oppose

• Created to destroy

• Built to ignore

What simple advice is given to reduce the negative effects of sitting?

• Avoid sitting altogether

• Break up sitting with short walks

• Exercise for 2 hours daily

• Stand for 8 hours a day

What is the average time British adults spend sitting each day?

• Five hours

• Twelve hours

• Nine hours

• Seven hours

What is the recommended maximum percentage of waking hours to spend sitting?

• 30%

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%