Recent statistics on sedentary life in the world are worrying, because despite the efforts and the information disclosed, the levels of physical activity have not increased much in the span of 20 years. Around the world, a little more than a quarter of the population; in other words, more or less 1,400 million people do little or no exercise to maintain their quality of life.
One of the main consequences of inactivity is overweight and obesity, which have tripled worldwide since 1975. However, this is not the only consequence of leading a sedentary life for your heart and your quality of life. Read on and find out what impact not getting enough physical activity has on your well-being.
These are the consequences of leading a sedentary life
Leading a sedentary life can have the following consequences for your health and quality of life:
- Overweight and obesity
- More likely to suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Also, you are more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, osteoporosis, arthritis, back pain, joint problems and various types of cancer such as colon, breast and uterus.
- On a mental level, you are more inclined to suffer from the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Bad physical condition.
- Early death. In fact, it is the second leading cause of death worldwide after smoking.
- In women the symptoms of menopause are more noticeable.
- More trouble sleeping, poor sperm quality, and poorer sexual intercourse.
