Long working hours emerged as the biggest barrier to walking among professionals making them lead a more sedentary lifestyle.
Are You a Cardiac Patient? Leave Your Chairs and Be On the Move to Stay Healthy
Sitting, watching TV, working at a computer and driving in a car are all sedentary behaviors that have an adverse effect on the cardiac patient’s health.
Sitting, watching TV, working at a computer and driving in a car are all sedentary behaviors that have an adverse effect on the cardiac patient’s health.
‘Walking and active lifestyle reduces among working professionals as they spend 40% of the time sitting in a day.’
They found that only 20% of professionals devote time to walking while 38% of them spend time sitting. Longer working hours was the primary barrier to walking among working people. Even housewives don’t walk, as some prefer dieting and others feel insecure to walk outside. Another key reason for reduced walking rates is pollution, wherein 16% Indians are not regularly walking due to rising pollution levels. Among the four cities, Pune (42%) tops the chart followed by Mumbai (39%), Delhi (27%) and Jaipur (27%). Elderly in the age of 46-54years also report pollution as the biggest reason for not walking.
Ashish Mehrotra, Managing Director & CEO, Max Bupa said, “Max Bupa Walk for Health Survey 2016 has revealed an alarming reality, that most of the working population in India spends 40% of its time in a day sitting. This tendency can have devastating aftermath on the health of the nation. A simple yet effective way to improve one’s health is a 30-minute daily walk. Through Max Bupa Walk for Health, we want to urge Indians to take a first step towards better health by walking more regularly and actively avert the growing incidence of critical and lifestyle diseases.”
Sedentary Behavior Linked to Poor Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Severe Obesity
Sedentary behavior is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform.
Sedentary behavior is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform.
“The survey shows that 68% have acknowledged the role of walking in controlling weight and 60% of walkers experienced improved lung health due to walking. 35% of the respondents feel walking makes them happier and helps reduce stress. Max Bupa Walk for Health, therefore, encourages people to take up walking for a healthier and more a more successful life,” said Anika Agarwal, Head-Marketing, Max Bupa.
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Being Sedentary for too Long can Lead to Kidney Disease
Each 80 minutes/day increase in sedentary duration -- seating or lying position -- is associated with a 20% increased likelihood of chronic kidney disease.
Each 80 minutes/day increase in sedentary duration -- seating or lying position -- is associated with a 20% increased likelihood of chronic kidney disease.
Walking Breaks Between Sedentary Activity Reduces Risk For Diabetes In Children
Children were better able to maintain blood sugar levels when their sitting was interrupted in the middle of watching a television program or other sedentary activity.
Children were better able to maintain blood sugar levels when their sitting was interrupted in the middle of watching a television program or other sedentary activity.
