Too much daily sitting could wipe out exercise gains

I can easily believe and understand this. I think the biggest exercise gain for computer work is for fingers and wrists. The rest of us could theoretically just remain immobile (except for arm exercise if drinking coffee, or something else more powerful).

But I also think that more sitting for longer times is a reflection of the increase in tech work, which I think changed so much in working environments with the advent of computers. A friend retired from the Big 3 told me that younger people don't even get up to interact with colleagues; they just text. I suppose work meetings have undergone similar changes.

That's one benefit of old time shopping - wandering around stores instead of wandering around the Internet.

Nurses and medical personnel wouldn't be that concerned with this; other than with charting and perhaps some free time, they're on their feet all day long, as are cashiers and other retail personnel.

Another reason why sitting for a long time isn't healthy is b/c of the tendency of fluids to accumulate in the lower extremities, causing edema. I've found that traveling is harder than sitting though. At least I can get up and move around away from a desk, but it's kind of hard to do leg exercises when driving, unless it's just for the left leg.

Thinking about zeke 's comment, I was thinking that a good computer station would have an extended open area below so that a little stationary bike could be fitted underneath, and we could peddle while we post.

My father had one of the basic ones; got it for $14.95 and used it a lot to exercise his legs when he was sitting. Rehab facilities have more expensive ones. Both can be used for arm and leg toning.

Good idea, zeke . I think I can actually fit one beneath my desk and work out while I play.