Anybody who sits a lot during the day will eventually experience problems and symptoms associated with prolonged sitting. The worst symptoms are reduced spinal flexibility and fragile back muscles, which can result in bad posture and increased risk of spinal injury. Weak muscles on your back do not have the strength to properly carry your body while you need their flexibility … [Read more...]
In Defense of the Office Chair (INFOGRAPHIC)
‘Before we start, are you standing while reading this post?’ – asks Omnicore designer Salman Aslam. Chances are you’ve read articles and scrolled through infographics suggesting that too much sitting can have serious health consequences, all backed by studies conducted over the past decade. This infographic from Aslam looks at various ways to improve posture and alleviate … [Read more...]
How Sitting is Killing You (INFOGRAPHIC)
Significant body of research has already established a connection between sitting for long periods of time and a number of health issues, including but not limited to obesity, metabolic syndrome, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels. Furthermore, too much sitting also increases the likelihood of death from … [Read more...]