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摘要

With a culture of desk jobs, car commutes, and television binges, it comes as no surprise that the average American spends at least 12 hours per day sitting-contributing to chronic, physical inactivity-related conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Research has shown that interrupting long periods of sitting with small spans of movement can improve health but, without guidance on how much of which activities will make a difference, many remain unmotivated to move.