Research
Adherence
Breaking up sedentary time with interruptions (breaks) is beneficially associated with lower waist circumference and lower C-reactive protein, independent of total sedentary time.
Don't just count total sitting hours; focus on breaking them up. Stand up or move for a minute every 30-60 minutes. This 'breaking up' of sitting time is linked to a smaller waist circumference and lower inflammation, regardless of how many total hours you sit.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Independent of potential confounders and sedentary time, breaks were beneficially associated with waist circumference and C-reactive protein (P for trends <0.05).
Why this rating
Same high-quality observational data as N1, but focused on the 'breaks' metric.
Source
Sedentary time and cardio-metabolic biomarkers in US adults: NHANES 2003–06
Geneviève N. Healy et al. · European Heart Journal · 2011
cross_sectional · n=4757Cited 1,380×
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