It’s easy to take a seat and not give it up. Last night, for example, I sat down around 7 p.m. and don’t think I moved until about 10:45. The seat was just that good.
I know you can relate. You’ve likely sat through an entire sports game, movie, or back-to-back episode of a binge-able show. The time can pass in the blink of an eye.
But even though it seems like the time went nowhere, your body felt it. Your blood flow slowed, and it may have started to pool. Having this happen once in a while is no big deal, but if it’s happening all day every day with extended sits, you could be putting your heart and vein health at risk….