Sitting Disease is a major issue for public transit drivers and anyone else in a job which requires extended periods of sitting. Unfortunately, many people don’t know about this serious workplace health problem.

The phrase “sitting disease” refers to the surprisingly wide variety of ailments and medical issues which result from extended periods of sitting.

Here’s a short video overview of Sitting Disease. (Note: advertisement for Audible.com starts at the 2:45 minute mark)

Now let’s look at some serious videos from medical professionals.

Here is a video from the Mayo Clinic. Pay particular attention to what the presenter says between 8:45 and 10:40 minute points about frequently taking short movement breaks from sitting. In other words, try getting out the seat at each terminus and walk around for few minutes:

Here’s another good video on Sitting Disease, presented by a physician from the University of Washington. Pay particular to what he says about taking five minute standing breaks every hour:

Here are some links to more articles on Sitting Disease: