Is There a Solution? It is obvious that TV watching is on the rise and is probably not going to decline. For some, the research results may not be enough of a statement, given that 144 steps per hour seems minimal. When combined with late night snacking, especially on high-fat, low nutritious snacks above and beyond the scheduled meals, excessive TV watching can lead to weight gain and health implications later on.
If you are an avid exerciser, then TV may be less of a problem, as long as it is not keeping you from other aspects of your life. For those of you who rely on accumulated daily physical activity, if you are not willing to cut back on your TV watching, then you need to be more active during your TV watching. As a simple solution, if adding steps to your day is your goal, simply stand up in between commercials and walk on the spot. Walking from the couch to the fridge to get a snack doesn’t count. For those of you who are more ambitious, you can conduct an entire exercise session in front of the TV by performing various callisthenic exercises using your body weight, tubes or dumbbells. The duration of each commercial could act as a full set of a particular exercise. If you move while watching TV, not only will you take control of your health, but you will also decrease the chance of munching on unhealthy foods.
It is all about control and choice, so make the right decision for your health and ultimately, for your life as well. If you are like me, then TV has fortunately or unfortunately become part of your lifestyle. The answer isn’t giving it up, but simply becoming smarter with your time.
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