DON'T STAND FOR SITTING..

Swap your harmful sedentary ways with these expert health tips

- MARK McCADDEN

BAD SHOW Slouch potato; below, shopping in person better

FROM long hours spent at desks to binge-watching TV, many of us find ourselves stuck in routines that prioritise comfort over activity, with new research revealing that over a third of adults in the country are not getting enough physical activity.

With most things just a click away, it's easy to fall into sedentary habits that can harm our physical and mental health.

However, small, intentional changes can make a big difference in shifting from a sedentary lifestyle to one that fosters health and vitality.

Here are some reasons why sedentary behaviour is bad for your health and five easy ways to swap some lazy habits for much healthier ones...

"A sedentary habit is any behaviour that involves prolonged sitting or low activity, such as excessive screen time, long periods of sitting at home or work, extended commuting, and reading without moving for a long time," says Sarah Campus, personal trainer and founder of LDN MUMS FITNESS.