YouTuber Lucas Ball, known as Pigmie, undertook a unique challenge to avoid sitting for an entire week to combat health risks associated with prolonged sitting. He adhered to strict rules, remaining upright throughout the day, which led to a more productive work routine. However, he faced challenges such as soreness, fatigue, and hunger, especially by Day 3, indicating both the physical strain and the mental effects of constant upright posture. Ball's experience highlights the importance of reducing sitting time for better health outcomes.
"Prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity have been correlated with obesity and a cluster of obesity-related conditions," Ball, 34, said while kicking off his feat two years ago.
"Sitting for such prolonged amounts of time can result in back pain, spinal dysfunction, joint degeneration, poor posture in the upper back, neck and shoulders, as well as vascular problems in the legs."
That turned out to be a good move. Ball found he was more productive standing to work - he didn't have time to 'take a breather and then get distracted.'
"It really hit me in the lower legs and feet. I felt very sore and tired, and I felt like my posture while standing was starting to slack."
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