Daily Exercise of 20-22 Minutes Can Counteract Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting, Study Suggests

A recent study suggests that 20-22 minutes of daily exercise can counteract the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
The study analyzed data from over 44,000 people from four continents, tracking their physical activity levels using accelerometers.

A recent study has found that engaging in 20-22 minutes of physical activity per day can counteract the negative health effects associated with prolonged sitting. The research, conducted by a team of international scientists, analyzed data from over 44,000 people from four continents. The participants' physical activity levels were tracked using accelerometers, devices that measure motion. The study found that individuals who sat for 10 hours a day but also exercised for 20-22 minutes had a similar risk of death to those who sat for less time. This suggests that a moderate amount of exercise can offset the harms of sitting. However, the researchers also noted that more intense activity was needed to counteract sitting for over 12 hours a day. The study's findings are significant as they provide a more precise estimate of the amount of physical activity needed to counteract the health risks of sitting. This is particularly relevant in today's society, where many jobs require prolonged periods of sitting and sedentary behavior is common.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • The study's methodology and use of accelerometers for tracking physical activity may not be entirely accurate or applicable to all individuals.

Sources

92%

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20 minutes of exercise a day may balance harms of sitting, study finds

NBC News Digital Erika Edwards Wednesday, 25 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The study also found that the benefits of exercise were more pronounced in people who were overweight or obese.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
    • NBC News is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Comcast Corporation has significant financial interests in the health and fitness industry, including partnerships with health and wellness companies.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    98%

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    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Years of Sitting Can Be Deadly. Here's an Easy Way to Beat the Odds

    ScienceAlert Peter Dockrill Wednesday, 25 October 2023 00:00
    • Unique Points
      • The researchers found that the risk of death from any cause was 32 percent lower in the most active group compared to the least active.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    97%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Study finds 22-minute walk offsets mortality associated with sitting on butt all day

    Boing Boing Wednesday, 25 October 2023 00:00
    • Unique Points
      • The article provides a more casual and humorous perspective on the study, which may appeal to a different audience.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (90%)
      • The title is slightly sensationalized, implying a guarantee that a 22-minute walk will offset all harms of sitting, which the study does not definitively prove.
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication