Breaks in sedentary time
beneficial associations with metabolic risk
This study provides evidence of the importance of avoiding prolonged uninterrupted periods of sedentary (primarily sitting) time. These findings suggest new public health recommendations regarding breaking up sedentary time that are complementary to those for physical activity.
Literatuurverwijzing: Healy, G.N., Dunstan, D.W., Salmon, J., Cerin, E., Shaw, J.E., & Zimmet, P.Z. (2008). Breaks in sedentary time: beneficial associations with metabolic risk.