A sedentary lifestyle is associated with little to no physical activity and prolonged sitting or lying down [1]. More than 50% of people in India live a sedentary life or a life of physical inactivity [2, 3].
According to the WHO, a sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world [4]. It is also among the major risks for heart diseases [5, 6]. Read on to know the ways to overcome a sedentary life, and how to protect your health with sedentary lifestyle plans.
Additional Read: Sedentary lifestyle: Effects On Health and Tips to Become Active
When you live a sedentary lifestyle, your body burns fewer calories which may result in weight gain. You may also lose strength in your bones and muscles and become weak. It can also affect your metabolism as your body may find it difficult to break down fats and sugars. An inactive lifestyle may also cause hormonal imbalance, poor blood circulation, a weak immune system, and increased inflammation.
Here are some chronic diseases that a sedentary lifestyle may put you at risk of.
A sedentary lifestyle may slow down your blood circulation. This allows the buildup of fatty acids in your blood vessels which can lead to heart diseases. It can also reduce the ability of your body to process fats.
Physical inactivity lowers the production of lipoprotein, an enzyme that breaks down fat in the blood. The inability to use fat leads to storing of fat in your body which can affect your heart health. A sedentary lifestyle also increases insulin resistance. This can cause obesity and type 2 diabetes. These conditions further shoot up the risk of heart disease.
Here are simple steps you can take to live an active life:
Apart from following on a fitness plan, you should get a personal protect cover to guard yourself against lifestyle diseases. Since you also need to track your fitness, having a medical cover is a must. Such sedentary lifestyle plans offer preventive care benefits.
You can choose from various Personal Protect Plans under the Aarogya Care umbrella from Bajaj Finserv Health. With these balanced illness and wellness plans, you can get chronic, critical care and self-care benefits. They offer 100% cashback reimbursements, cashless benefits, and coverage a range of diseases and conditions.
Avail a Sedentary Lifestyle Care Plan at just Rs. 2,399 per year and get benefits such as:
Additional Read: How to Save Money on Doctor Consultation with Bajaj Finserv Health
To beat the issues caused by a sedentary lifestyle, take out time for your health. Opt for an Aarogya Care health insurance plan to make it easier on yourself to take preventive measures and boost your health.
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