How much weight should you sit down?
How much weight should you sit down? In a normal sitting posture, body weight is largely distributed up to 78% on cushion, 13% on seatback, and 18% on the floor (Zacharkov, 1988). How much should a person sit? LOW risk indicates sitting less than 4 hours per day. MEDIUM risk indicates sitting 4 to 8 hours per day. HIGH risk indicates sitting 8 to 11 hours per day. VERY HIGH risk indicates sitting more than 11 hours per day. Where should weight be when sitting? Make sure your body weight is distributed evenly across your hips. Bend your knees at...