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What is the ideal duration of sitting, standing, sleeping in a day?

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Swinburne University of Technology study

Swinburne University of Technology researchers have revealed the ideal duration of sitting, standing, and sleeping in 24 hours.

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Sleeping time

The ideal breakdown was found to be 8.2 hours of sleep.

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Standing time

5.1 hours of standing.

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Sitting time

6 hours of sitting.

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Physical activity

2.1 hours each of light and moderate physical activity. 

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Heart health

The study said this contributed to maintaining glycemic control and promoted heart health.

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