I’m physically active; do I need to worry about sitting?

Being physically active doesn’t ‘undo’ being sedentary. Break up long bouts of sedentary behaviour and have no more than 3 hours of recreational screen time.

For the best health benefits, limit sedentary time to 8 hours or less within a 24-hour period. Break up long bouts of sedentary behaviour and have no more than 3 hours of recreational screen time.   

Following the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines helps to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, several cancers, anxiety, depression, dementia, and weight gain. It can also improve bone health, cognition, physical function and the quality of your life.