sedentarism
Inactivity, not obesity, is the UK’s shameful public health problem
Here is something to consider, as you settle down for another evening in front of the TV: a sedentary lifestyle – one without sufficient physical activity – is now the fourth biggest cause of premature death in the UK. Levels of physical activity have declined by 20 per cent in the last 20 years – […]
Monitoring how active you are
You’ll have noticed from my recent blogs that the sedentary state of the nation is a current theme in my thinking and writing. But even those of us who are active in a sporting/fitness sense shouldn’t rest on our laurels – recent evidence suggests that regular exercise doesn’t mean you can get away with spending […]