• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Project Life Mastery

Follow Project Life Mastery on FacebookFollow Stefan James on InstagramFollow Project Life Mastery on TwitterFollow Stefan James on SnapchatFollow Project Life Mastery on YoutubeFollow Project Life Mastery on PeriscopeFollow Project Life Mastery on PinterestFollow Stefan James on LinkedinFollow Project Life Mastery on iTunesFollow Project Life Mastery on StitcherSubscribe To Our RSS Feed
  • START HERE
  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • VIDEOS
  • PODCAST
  • COURSES
  • STORE
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT

Sitting Is Worse Than Smoking Cigarettes! Are You Sitting Too Much?

Sitting is worse than smoking cigarettes! Are you sitting too much? Some of the simplest things in life are the most difficult to do. If you want to master your life, you need to master the simple things in life, like sitting less.

You might know what you need to do, but the question is, “Are you doing it and living it?”

So many of us take the power of movement for granted, but research shows if you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to sit less and move more.

Worldwide, it is estimated that a sedentary lifestyle is responsible for 6% of coronary heart disease cases, 7% of type 2 diabetes, 10% of breast cancers, and 10% of colon cancers. Most shocking is that, recently, it was reported that inactivity is responsible for more annual deaths than smoking.

Are you sitting too much? If so, it’s time to get up!

Watch the video below:

(Click here to watch on YouTube)

Do you want to learn how to master every area of your life? CLICK HERE to join my Life Mastery Accelerator program!

This page contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). I only ever endorse products that I have personally used and benefitted from personally. Thank you for your support!

The world of technology has created a sedentary culture, where people are sitting and staring at their cell phones, tablets, or computer screens for hours on end.

The effects of this way of life can take a toll on our bodies, both physically and mentally.

Human beings were designed to move, not to sit all day. The book, Get Up!: Why Your Chair Is Killing You And What You Can Do About It, opened my eyes to the negative effects of sitting, and made a huge impact on my life.

In his book, James Levine makes bold claims about the negative effects of sitting, like how sitting is worse than smoking cigarettes! In the words of Nilofer Merchant, “Sitting has become the smoking of our generation.”

Below are four things that you can do in order to motivate yourself to sit less and move more:

1. Track Your Activity 

I recommend that you get an activity tracker, something that will allow you to track your overall activity throughout the day. In the past, I used a product called, Fitbit, which is a wireless pedometer, activity, and sleep tracker that monitors and tracks your daily activity.

Now I use a product called, The OURA ring, which is a lot more advanced than a Fitbit. Not only does it track my activity throughout the day, but also the different stages of my sleep, my heart rate, and my body temperature.

A cool feature of the OURA ring is that I have the ability to put it in airplane mode.

One of the biggest negative effects of technology is that it produces dirty electricity. Having too many electromagnetic fields around us, whether that’s by way of a cell phone or a computer, can be seriously harmful to our health.

Dirty electricity can affect everything from our mood, sleep, and energy levels. This is one of the main reasons why I chose to switch from a Fitbit to an OURA ring.

2. Get A Treadmill Desk

If you work from home or are someone that likes to spend a lot of time in front of the computer, investing in a treadmill desk will be a game-changer for you.

I purchased a LifeSpan Treadmill Desk because sitting was killing me. This desk has radically shifted my energy levels throughout my day, improved my mood, and my overall level of productivity.

I use it for a few hours every day, especially when I'm doing calls or webinars. If the Treadmill Desk is too expensive for you, a great alternative is a stand-up desk.

You will probably spend one-third of your life working. If you can make a simple change in your life, from sitting to standing more often while you work, it will have a compounding effect over time.

I value my health above anything else because it allows me to live my life to the fullest and experience optimal levels of happiness, productivity, energy, and success.

3. Start Rebounding

The rebounder, also known as a mini-trampoline, applies weight and movement to every cell, making the entire body more flexible and stronger.

I jump up and down on my rebounder a few times a day. The health benefits of rebounding are endless. It improves flexibility, digestion and lymphatic circulation, increases strength and flexibility, and is a great way to manage stress. Not to mention it’s fun!

If you decide to invest in a rebounder, it is important that you don’t buy a cheap one, as it can cause back problems. The good ones sell for about $300. This product has been a game changer for my health and well-being.

Get active and start bouncing!

4. Start The Day Active

A cost-effective and easy way to move your body is by engaging in some sort of aerobic exercise every day. A great way to start your morning is with a brisk walk or a run.

I don’t know about you, but when I sit for long periods of time, my energy goes way down. When you engage your body, your brain turns on and you feel more alive inside. Anything that gives you more energy will allow you to do and achieve more. In the words of Natalie Garay, “Moving your body is a form of self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.”

Movement is the key to optimal health and happiness. Sitting is worse than smoking cigarettes! Are you sitting too much? If you are sitting right now, get up and start moving your body!

Do you want to learn how to master every area of your life? CLICK HERE to join my Life Mastery Accelerator program!

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading...

Filed Under: HEALTH & FITNESS, MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION, REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS Tagged With: activity tracker, aerobic exercise, cigarettes, digestion, dirty electricity, diseases, electromagnetic fields, energy levels, fitbit, flexibility, focus, health and wellbeing, healthy life, James Levine, lifespan treadmill desk, lymphatic circulation, mini trampoline, mood, motivational, motivational video, move more, negative effects of sitting, oura ring, power of movement, productivity f, products, rebounding, sedentary lifestyle, self-care, simple things in life, sit less, sitting, sitting is worse than smoking, sleep tracker, smoking, stress management, technology, work from home

ABOUT STEFAN JAMES

Stefan James

I'm an internet entrepreneur, life and business coach, and philanthropist with a passion for living life to the fullest and fulfilling my potential as a human being.

My mission is to be a powerful and passionate example of the unlimited possibilities that are available for anyone that commits their life to mastery, while sharing my very best ideas and strategies that can make a difference in every area of your life.
Learn More

Categories

  • #ASKSTEFAN

    Welcome to Project Life Mastery! On this page, you'll find every article we've created related…
  • AFFILIATE MARKETING

  • AMAZON FBA

  • BUSINESS

  • CAREER & MISSION

  • CONTRIBUTION

  • EMOTIONS & MEANING

  • GOAL SETTING

  • GOALS REPORTS

  • GUEST POSTS

  • HEALTH & FITNESS

  • INTERVIEWS & SUCCESS STORIES

  • KINDLE PUBLISHING

  • MINDSET

  • MONEY & FINANCES

  • MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION

  • ONLINE MARKETING

  • PRODUCTIVITY & TIME MANAGEMENT

  • RELATIONSHIPS

  • REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS

  • SOCIAL & FUN

  • SPIRITUALITY

  • VLOGS

  • Recommended
  • Popular
  • Latest
    • Investing For Beginners | Advice On How To Get Started
    • SUPPLEMENTS: WHAT I Take, WHY I Take & WHEN I Take
    • How To Master Your Mind And Emotions
    • How To Start An Amazon FBA Physical Products Business
    • She Makes $40,000 Per Month on Amazon at 23 Years Old
    • NLP Training & Techniques: How To Use Neuro Linguistic Programming To Change Your Life
    • If You Think You Are Going Nowhere In Life, Take A Deep Breath And Watch This
    • How Long Does It Take To Make Money Online?
    • What It’s REALLY Like To Be A Millionaire
    • How To Invest In Bitcoin: Bitcoin As An Investment Strategy
    • 3 Things HARDER To Achieve Than Making A Million Dollars
    • My Morning Ritual For Daily Success, Motivation And Productivity | Stefan James
    • How To Make $50,000 in a Month: Passive Income with Amazon
    • Penthouse Tour: Take a Look Inside My Luxury Apartment in Vancouver
    • 5 Brutal Truths About Life No One Wants To Admit
    • 5 Things Mentally Strong People Won’t Do
    • Improve Your Financial Situation: 4 Steps To Managing Finances
    • Morning Routines That Successful People Use to Be Unstoppable
    • Personal Development Plan: Development Plan To Create a Full Life
    • Positivity Challenge: My 10-Day Mental Diet Plan and Results
    • My Morning Ritual To Increase Productivity, Energy and Success
    • Amazon Book Publishing: Dos and Don’ts of Amazon Book Publishing
    • How To Make Money Online: Easy Ways to Make Money From Home Fast
    • Best Motivational Video: Get the Motivation You Need to Succeed in Life
    • Passive Income: How to Make Passive Income Online Today
    • My March 2014 Monthly Goals Report
    • Kindle Publishing: The Ultimate Guide to Making Money on Kindle
    • Publishing on Kindle: Make Money with Amazon Kindle Publishing
    • My July 2014 Monthly Goals Report
    • Tony Robbins – Date With Destiny Review
    • How to Sell on Amazon FBA for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
    • How to Get Rich by Developing a Millionaire Mindset
    • 4 Must Read Internet Marketing Books
    • How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur an Internet Marketer with Dan Lok
    • My 2015 Goals And Resolutions
    • My Motivation Secret: How I Use Psychology to Motivate Me to Success
    • My April 2014 Monthly Goals Report
    • HOW TO CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS | Stefan James Motivation
    • How To Reset Your Mind: Dopamine Detox
    • FROM FAILURE TO SUCCESS
    • TAKE MASSIVE ACTION NOW! | Stefan James Motivation
    • How To Become A Confident Public Speaker
    • How To Develop An INSANE Work Ethic
    • How To Overcome Destructive Habits In Your Life
    • THE TRUTH ABOUT MAKING MONEY ONLINE | Stefan James Motivation
    • How To Go From Zero To $1 Million With An Online Business | Ryan Moran
    • How To Quit Your Job By Selling Low Competition Amazon Products
    • How To Transform Your Body (My Workout Routine & Mindset)
    • 3 Mindset Changes That Made Me Rich
    • He Makes $50k/Month On Amazon Doing The OPPOSITE Of Everyone Else!
    • Beginner Amazon Seller Reveals How He Made $20K In 30 Days
    • What It’s REALLY Like Traveling The World (16 Countries In 1 YEAR!)
    • $20,000 In Their First Month Selling On Amazon! Here’s How They Did It…
    • From Video Game Addict To $300,000 In His 1st Year Selling On Amazon FBA
    • My Ultimate Amazing Selling Machine 11 Bonus Package (ASM Fast-Track – a $15,000+ Value!)
    • How I Travel The World While Running A Multi-Million Dollar Online Business
    • From Zero To An 8-Figure Ecommerce Business In Less Than 24 Months | Allen Brouwer

How To Build A Business On Amazon
K Money Mastery

Click here for the courses >>

mastermind cheatsheet

ABOUT STEFAN JAMES

Stefan James

I'm an internet entrepreneur, life and business coach, and philanthropist with a passion for living life to the fullest and fulfilling my potential as a human being.

My mission is to be a powerful and passionate example of the unlimited possibilities that are available for anyone that commits their life to mastery, while sharing my very best ideas and strategies that can make a difference in every area of your life.
Learn More

Project Life Mastery

Project Life Mastery delivers the self-development advice you need to improve and master every area of your life.

We provide world-class content, training, and coaching to maximize the potential in your personal and business life. Everything from physical fitness, to emotional mindset, to relationships, to your financial freedom blend together to turn you into an unstoppably extraordinary person with an unstoppably extraordinary life.

Whether you need online business advice, personal development coaching, or both, Project Life Mastery will guide you on your best path to mastery.

LET’S CONNECT:

Follow Project Life Mastery on FacebookFollow Stefan James on InstagramFollow Project Life Mastery on TwitterFollow Stefan James on SnapchatFollow Project Life Mastery on YoutubeFollow Stefan James on PeriscopeFollow Stefan James on PinterestFollow Stefan James on LinkedinFollow Project Life Mastery on iTunesFollow Project Life Mastery on StitcherSubscribe to Project Life Mastery RSS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Earning Disclosure
  • DMCA Disclosure
  • Contribute

2019 Project Life Mastery Inc.
308 E. 5th Ave Vancouver, BC, V5T 1H4, Canada

Copyright © 2019 · Aspire Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in