Sitting for more than 8 hours a day increases the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, back and joint pain, weight gain, cancer, and even early death. When sitting, the leg muscles are in a shortened position, which can lead to stiffness, pain, and difficulty moving.
Experts say that the maximum amount of time a person can spend sitting should not exceed one hour, after which one must get up from the seat at least once every hour, “to compensate for the negative effects of sitting for long periods”