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Issitting down a lot bad if you exercise? i heard that being sedentary greatly increases risks for h.d and diabetes regardless of weight. i'm a student
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Not true: Obesity increases the risk for these medical problems. If you exercise regularly and you watch your weight sitting will cause no problems.
Answered 3/26/2023
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If you exercise : Daily, then sitting down rest of time not a problem.
Answered 11/8/2013
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