Is Sitting the new Smoking?

Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of The Balanced Leader podcast we dive into the question, ‘is sitting the new smoking’? We know physical inactivity is bad, but how bad is it? We cover: Is sitting the new smoking? (Spoiler alert: no, but it's not good for you!)The shocking health risks of physical inactivity.Simple tips to get more movement in your day, both at home and in the office.Inspiring story of Leanne Barnes, who went from couch potato to marathon runner!Ready to ditch the desk chair and boost your health? Listen to the episode now and get your life moving again!References:Evaluating the evidence on sitting, smoking, and health: Is sitting really the new smoking?  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30252516/Better Health Victoria Website  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/the-dangers-of-sittingABS, latest release on physical activity (2022) https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks/physical-activity/latest-releaseCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Benefits of physical activity, https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htmFor the full show notes and transcript, click here.Find out more about Rob Hills: www.robhills.com.auRob Hills Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robhills_Rob Hills Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/iamrobhillsRob Hills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hills/