Prolonged sitting could be an occupational hazard (chained to office desk) or it could be due to existing morbidity. However, in both cases, it degrades metabolic profiling of the body with high levels of triglycerides, low levels of HDL cholesterol and decreased insulin sensitivity. One of the physical impact would be more pressure sores in areas of high weight stress accounting for back pains, hip pains, difficulty in walking due to increased weight (obesity) and in turn, affecting overall health.