A November 2024 study by CU Boulder and University of California Riverside said,
“Our research suggests that sitting less throughout the day, getting more vigorous exercise, or a combination of both may be necessary to reduce the risk of premature aging in early adulthood,”
“Young adults tend to think they are impervious to the impacts of aging. They figure, ‘My metabolism is great, I don’t have to worry until I’m in my 50s or 60s …But what you do during this critical time of life matters.”
“Taking a quick walk after work may not be enough,”
“While this is increasingly apparent with age, we show that associations are already emerging in early adulthood.”
“This is the time to build habits that will benefit health over the long term.”
Some options
Use a standing desk.
Take breaks.
Organize walking meetings, reducing sitting time at work.
Do things that get you out of breath at least 30 minutes a day.
Be a “weekend warrior” : longer, vigorous workouts.