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Movement · Sitting · Everyday Health

I Exercise — So Does Sitting All Day Still Matter?

Your exercise matters. So does movement across the rest of your day.

Everyday HealthAlso in Pain & Movement

Why long stretches of sitting are worth noticing — and simple ways to break them up.

Inside this feature

  • You Can Be Active and Still Sit a Lot
  • Your Body Responds When You Move
  • Breaking It Up Can Be Simple
Read the special feature 4 pages · 9 September 2026
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General information, not a diagnosis. If anything here feels familiar, the next step is a conversation with your GP.

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