Brisk 22-minute walk could offset harmful effects of sitting, study suggests

Going for a brisk walk for just 22 minutes once a day may be enough to offset the negative health effects of sitting too much, research suggests.

Sedentary lifestyles are among the leading causes of ill health worldwide. Millions of people who sit for long periods, watching TV or working at a computer, for example, are more likely to die earlier.

But moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can eliminate this increased risk from being sedentary, according to the study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.