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Sitting is really that bad for you???
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 2014-07-15 9:01 PM |
New user  1351    Austin, Texas |  Subject: Sitting is really that bad for you???Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. |
| 2014-07-15 9:18 PM in reply to: trijamie |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by trijamie Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. |
| 2014-07-16 1:21 AM in reply to: trijamie |
| 282 | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? So based on that study if you run 10 km every 2nd day but sit 6.5 hours per day then you lose all the health/fitness benefits of running. So you might as well stop running 40 km per week because there is no health or fitness benefit of doing it.
Hmm ya clearly that is Not true. Prolonged sitting is definitely not healthy but to say that you lose all the benefits of running 40 km per week or cycling 200 km per week if you sit 6.5 hours a day is absurd. If you run/cycle that much you Will see a health benefit, sure it would be more if you weren't sitting, but you definitely are not going to lose all of the benefit and be just as unhealthy as your co-worker who never does any exercise at all.
...but I never sit at work so it's a moot point for me
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| 2014-07-16 5:55 AM in reply to: trijamie |
New user 560 Key West | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? The study has been out for quite a while, and I guess it has some validity, although I hope not since I have a desk job. But, the comment about weak glutes, hip flexors, etc., made by the above poster fits me perfectly. So maybe I should go back to standing to work on my computer. I used to do it and then my back got so tight. But seems like the better of the two options. |
| 2014-07-16 6:32 AM in reply to: bcagle25 |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by trijamie Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. x2. I didn't read the article either, and see the exact same thing every day. This influences the strength program design for the majority of my personal training clients and endurance athletes alike.
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| 2014-07-16 6:45 AM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by TriMyBest Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by trijamie Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. x2. I didn't read the article either, and see the exact same thing every day. This influences the strength program design for the majority of my personal training clients and endurance athletes alike.
"have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability" ^^^ this is me Suggestions ? |
| 2014-07-16 6:55 AM in reply to: marcag |
Pro 6011 Camp Hill, Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by marcag Originally posted by TriMyBest "have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability" ^^^ this is me Suggestions ? Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by trijamie Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. x2. I didn't read the article either, and see the exact same thing every day. This influences the strength program design for the majority of my personal training clients and endurance athletes alike.
Glute bridges with leg extensions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFz4tQrQMgc Ben probably has some additional suggestions.
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| 2014-07-16 8:24 AM in reply to: TriMyBest |
New user 1351 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by TriMyBest
Glute bridges with leg extensions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFz4tQrQMgc Ben probably has some additional suggestions.
Thanks for that link, Don. I'm definitely in the camp of tight hip flexors, no doubt from sitting at a desk all day. The stand up desks are great, but the companies I've worked for usually don't feel like spending the money on them. Every hour I get down on the floor and do a set of pushups/situps/etc. to get the blood moving, so I'll throw that glute bridge into the mix. |
| 2014-07-16 9:42 AM in reply to: TriMyBest |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by TriMyBest Originally posted by marcag Originally posted by TriMyBest "have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability" ^^^ this is me Suggestions ? Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by trijamie Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. x2. I didn't read the article either, and see the exact same thing every day. This influences the strength program design for the majority of my personal training clients and endurance athletes alike.
Glute bridges with leg extensions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFz4tQrQMgc Ben probably has some additional suggestions.
Glute work, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Glute bridges are the best "bang for your buck" Progressions: Glute Bridge Resisted glute bridge Weighted Glute Bridge (barbell) SIngle leg glute bridge Split Squats are great as well, start / body weight, then use weight (anteriorly load w/ DB or KB). If you want to add in more core stability work contra laterally load (load one side on shoulder). Hip hinge movement patterns are great too, add in hip extension which is the exact opposite of sitting all day and will build posterior strength (ever see triathletes hunched over late in race????). KB swings is a good place to start, but make sure you are hip hinging correctly. This article (http://organicfitness.com/the-hip-hinge-a-key-to-glute-development-and-good-exercise-technique/ is great to understand proper development. This should get the ball in motion for you, PM me for any added questions |
| 2014-07-16 9:43 AM in reply to: trijamie |
Expert 2355 Madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by trijamie Originally posted by TriMyBest
Glute bridges with leg extensions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFz4tQrQMgc Ben probably has some additional suggestions.
Thanks for that link, Don. I'm definitely in the camp of tight hip flexors, no doubt from sitting at a desk all day. The stand up desks are great, but the companies I've worked for usually don't feel like spending the money on them. Every hour I get down on the floor and do a set of pushups/situps/etc. to get the blood moving, so I'll throw that glute bridge into the mix. If you are in the office do some Turkish Get-ups with just your body weight, will basically "undo" your sitting motion all day. |
| 2014-07-16 9:52 AM in reply to: trijamie |
Member 1293 Pearland,Tx | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? |
| 2014-07-16 4:22 PM in reply to: bcagle25 |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by TriMyBest Originally posted by marcag Originally posted by TriMyBest "have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability" ^^^ this is me Suggestions ? Originally posted by bcagle25 Originally posted by trijamie Didn't read about the claimed % of workout lost, but I will speak about what I see every single day. All new athletes that come into our gym that work in environments that require a lot of sitting have very weak glute strength (cyclists included), tight hip flexors, poor posterior strength and lack lots of core stability (which effects breathing). In turn for triathletes this means a lot of efficiency is lost due to poor movements patterns associated with what is required. So I would say from this angle, that sitting is bad for you from a mobility and stability standpoint. Anybody see this article?
Any opinions? Should we all quit our desk jobs, or is this about as legit as the "study" floating around this week about how smelling your own farts can ward off cancer. x2. I didn't read the article either, and see the exact same thing every day. This influences the strength program design for the majority of my personal training clients and endurance athletes alike.
Glute bridges with leg extensions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFz4tQrQMgc Ben probably has some additional suggestions.
Glute work, which can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Glute bridges are the best "bang for your buck" Progressions: Glute Bridge Resisted glute bridge Weighted Glute Bridge (barbell) SIngle leg glute bridge Split Squats are great as well, start / body weight, then use weight (anteriorly load w/ DB or KB). If you want to add in more core stability work contra laterally load (load one side on shoulder). Hip hinge movement patterns are great too, add in hip extension which is the exact opposite of sitting all day and will build posterior strength (ever see triathletes hunched over late in race????). KB swings is a good place to start, but make sure you are hip hinging correctly. This article (http://organicfitness.com/the-hip-hinge-a-key-to-glute-development-and-good-exercise-technique/ is great to understand proper development. This should get the ball in motion for you, PM me for any added questions Cool. Thank you very much ! |
| 2014-07-17 7:54 PM in reply to: marcag |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Great thread! I am a big fan of the programs like T25 & p90x3 and now PiYo, they incorporate a lot of BEn's suggestions, with fun music and a cute trainer as well.  |
| 2014-07-17 9:34 PM in reply to: AdventureBear |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Sitting is really that bad for you??? Is this a French study? |
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