Is sitting really harmful?

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“Sitting all day is killing us!” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve read or heard that statement in news articles this year. We all understand that inactivity in general is bad for us, but it’s almost reached fad levels lately to say that “sitting is the new smoking” (that’s another line I’ve seen echoed across many sources). Before you run out and buy that standing desk, let’s look at some of the issues around sitting to see if it really is the killer the media is making it out to be.

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Nauseous During Exercise?

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Have you ever felt nauseous during a tough workout? Have you ever had that butterflies in your stomach feeling from nerves or stage-fright? Like most people you probably have, and it’s because the two phenomena are closely related. While some people see nausea as a badge of honor and proof of a great workout, it isn’t necessary to push yourself until you’re doubled over in misery in order to get results. Once you understand why it happens, you can make some simple adjustments to keep it from happening in the future.

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It’s Selfish to Not Exercise

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Do you ever feel guilty about taking time to exercise? If you do, you’re not alone. It’s incredibly common for women and men to feel guilty about taking time away from their spouses and children to exercise. They may feel like it’s a selfish luxury spent away from their loved ones, but I always explain to people that it’s actually selfish not to exercise. It’s such a small part of your day, but the benefits for yourself and for your family are too great to ignore.

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Don’t reward workouts with food

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Have you ever finished a workout and thought since you burned hundreds of calories, you’re fine to eat a little treat? Most people have, and since most people overestimate how much they burn and underestimate how much they consume, this difference can really stall an otherwise successful weight loss plan. A recent study looked at just how bad people are at predicting the difference between calories burned and consumed. You’ll be surprised by just how far off most people are.

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