I use to be so active doing stuff outside all the time in my free time, ever since i got introduced to video games i have been sitting on my butt constantly for like 6 hours or more when i was not running, i figured lots of miles means i can sit all day and not be active.
Ended up with weak hip flexors and got a groin strain. So basically should i just live like the Kenyans the rest of my life and stop sitting if i want to recover better?
Before and after practice it´s best be active for a while. But the rest of the time, the more time lying down you can find, the better.
I doubt that sitting for 6 hours is good for you.
Better to be active doing stuff than just siting around playing video games.
Moving around helps circulation remove waste products from muscle tissue, which speeds healing of microtears and thus speeds recovery.
Moving a lot causes these microtears to tear more, which slows the healing process and recovery. This is why running hard every day hinders performance.
I've found that some activities, like gardening, staying in a squatting position, and lifting boards all day, make me slower the next day. Hiking and easy bike rides make me feel less sore the next day.
Make a rule that for every 60 minute of sitting time, stand up and walk around for at least 5 minutes. Helps alot.
Run6556 wrote:Make a rule that for every 60 minute of sitting time, stand up and walk around for at least 5 minutes. Helps alot.
However, a trip to the refrigerator to grab another sandwich and a beer probably won't help much.
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