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This is one of many such reports I've seen over the last few years. The part I find concerning is these reports that say no matter how hard you exercise / workout, if you have a job that involves sitting down for long periods, it won't make any difference.
Many of us have no choice but to be sitting in an office but I try to be as active as possible. I run two to three times a week, I go out for a 2 mile walk every day and I do about 100 step ups in the morning however, I read these reports and it makes me feel as though I'm still not doing enough!
Ray
You are aware, I hope that graphs don't prove anything. They can show correlation. They cannot show causation.
Have you noticed that most of the graphs take calories consumption as the driving force of obesity - it is not being questioned? Still, all except the last one give credence to what I have said and the last one doesn't disprove it. (The figures within the article are interesting, however - the reduction in total fats and particularly saturated fats and the increase in carbohydrates.)
I have to wonder why you don't think my questions are worth answering.
I agree, I don't think it actually prroves anything, whatsoever, so. think you're right
If you are looking for excercises try this:
Waist exercise: Stand with feet naturally apart. Lift one hand straight up, palm facing up. Now lift some more. You'll feel your rib cage pulling in, just imagine you're reaching for the sky. Now reach that hand over to the other side of your body, it's a natural waist stretch but only your arm should be moving, try not to move from your waist. Do small pulsing movements of 10. Repeat on the other side. I try to do about 50 on both side and if you're doing it right, you'll feel your waist curving in. Bonus: it also tightens the underarms.
Tummy exercise: Lie down flat on your back with knees bent like in the sit-up position. Now grab the insides of your thighs and pull yourself up to your knees. Maintain that position, and let go of your thighs and extend your arms straight out over your knees. Dont fall back! Pulse back and forth in tiny movements, keeping your midsection rounded as you go back and forth. Start with a count of 10. You'll feel the pressure in your neck at first but after a few days it will get easier. I could only manage 6 the first time I tried. Do as many reps as you can.
Tummy/waist: This is my favourite, although I hated it for the first 2 days cos it was so hard. Lie on your side like you're going to do leg lifts, this is basically modified leg lifts. Whichever side you're lying on, extend that arm straight out. Your opposite arm should be placed in front of you palm on the floor for support. Keeping both legs together, lift up off the floor and at the same time push your upper body up off the floor. You'll again feel your waist contracting in and it also somehow pulls the tummy in.
Great!
Best
Anders B