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This Is How You Can Counter the Effects of Sitting . Sitting for extended periods of time is quite common in the modern world, especially since the onset of the pandemic. Several studies have clarified just how detrimental hours of daily sitting can be for a person's health. One particular study indicates that only 11 minutes of daily walking is enough to counter the effects of sitting. The study was published in the 'British Journal of Sports Medicine.'. It maintains the findings of other studies linking early death with being sedentary. Analyzing the data of more than 40,000 people, the study found that daily movement dramatically lowers the risk of early death. Analyzing the data of more than 40,000 people, the study found that daily movement dramatically lowers the risk of early death. Brisk walking is excellent moderate exercise, Ulf Ekelund, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, via 'The New York Times'. While 11 minutes of walking can counter the effects of sitting, . other studies have indicated that at least 30 minutes of daily activity can actually lengthen a person's lifespan