Sedentary lifestyles

• What are sedentary behaviours at school or work?

  Sitting at a desk
• What are sedentary behaviours at home?

  Watching TV, playing computer games, being on the internet
• What are sedentary behaviours while travelling?

  Driving a car, sitting in a train or bus
• What are the main categories of sedentary behaviours?

  • At school or work: sitting at a desk
  • At home: watching TV, playing computer games, being on the internet
  • While travelling: driving a car, sitting in a train or bus
• What health conditions are associated with a sedentary lifestyle?

  Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease
• How does a sedentary lifestyle affect health even with recommended physical activity levels?

  It can still be harmful to health
• What are the typical health risks of a sedentary lifestyle?

  • Becoming overweight or obese
  • Developing depression
  • Feeling lethargic and low energy
  • Poor sleep patterns
  • Developing coronary heart disease (CHD)
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • Increased risk of osteoporosis
  • Loss of muscle tone and poor posture
  • Loss of fitness (decreased flexibility or strength)
• What can a sedentary lifestyle lead to in terms of weight?

  Becoming overweight or obese
• Why might someone develop depression from a sedentary lifestyle?

  Due to a lack of activity and feeling unhealthy
• What is a common feeling associated with a sedentary lifestyle?

  A feeling of lethargy and no energy
• How can a sedentary lifestyle affect sleep patterns?

  It can lead to poor sleep due to discomfort
• What serious condition can develop from a sedentary lifestyle?

  Coronary heart disease (CHD)
• What is hypertension commonly referred to as?

  High blood pressure
• What risk does a sedentary lifestyle pose to bone health?

  Increased risk of osteoporosis
• What physical changes can occur due to a sedentary lifestyle?

  Loss of muscle tone and poor posture
• What fitness aspects can decline from a sedentary lifestyle?

  Decreased flexibility or strength