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The term “Sitting Disease” is not a medical term, rather a scientific one, and is usually used when talking about metabolic syndrome and the adverse effects of an overly inactive lifestyle. Yes, one can be overly inactive! At this time the medical community does not recognise Sitting Disease as a diagnosable disease. However one feels it’s only a matter of time. We Are Sitt...

One of the greatest differences in the average human life now compared to 50 years ago is the amount of time we spend sitting, looking at a screen. It has been shown that we are not designed for these long periods of sitting up with a bright monitor right in front of their face. There have been several studies showing negative impacts on bone alignment, joint integrity, and...

This May, the annual federal budget was announced by the Treasurer in front of parliament. A lot of focus was put on personal tax cuts, with a program being released that would help focus on improving the transportation infrastructure in Australia. Unfortunately, there was less change pertaining to small businesses than was hoped for. However, there are a few things that have...

As a body of research grows studying sedentary time and sedentary behaviours, there is an increasing number of journals and scientific writings that are using a variety of definitions to describe terms like “sedentary behaviour” and “screen time”. This causes confusion, which makes it difficult to come to a scientific consensus about the exact physical consequences of sedenta...

Technology is amazing, and the exponential progress we have made in the last few decades is truly remarkable. The unprecedented levels of convenience and access to information we have today are unquestionably good things. But our increased use of smartphones, tablets, computers, and other pieces of digital technology are causing a very particular kind of injury call text neck...

It sounds like the setup for a bad joke, but dormant butt syndrome is no laughing matter. Coined by physical therapist Chris Kolba, dormant butt syndrome refers to the weakened gluteal muscles caused by prolonged sitting and a sedentary lifestyle. This is a condition that’s been acknowledged by several other names by other trainers and physical therapists, all referring to the...