A study, stretching over almost half a century, shows that physical inactivity is second only to smoking as a risk factor for mortality.
Fitness levels have long been known to play an important role in staving off a number of serious illnesses.
At the same time, evidence has been steadily mounting that demonstrates the negative health implications of a sedentary lifestyle.
For instance, a meta-analysis published in the journal Diabetologiain 2012, concluded that:
“Sedentary time is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.”
