Slow walking (particularly on a walking desk) does not replace a proper sports or cardio session, but it is essential for reducing cumulative sitting time (beyond 6 to 8 hours per day), a major risk factor that acts independently of your regular physical activity level.

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The claim that prolonged sedentary behavior poses a distinct risk, even for active individuals, is solidly validated by science. The meta-analysis of observational studies by Patterson et al. (2018) confirms a marked increase in cardiovascular risks beyond 6 to 8 hours of sitting per day. Furthermore, a large-scale meta-analysis led by Ekelund (2016) shows that a volume of daily exercise very difficult to achieve is required to completely erase the effects of a day spent sitting at a desk. Regarding slow walking, research confirms it is not intense enough to improve overall cardiorespiratory endurance. However, several randomized clinical trials prove that these light interruptions to sitting are sufficient to optimize blood sugar and fat management after meals. The creator's message is therefore particularly accurate and scientifically rigorous.

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1. 1Duran AT, Diaz KM et al. 2023
2. 2Buffey AJ et al. 2022