Even for those of us who make it a priority to get in several workout sessions per week, having a sedentary occupation can make it a challenge to ward off the adverse health effects of sitting and physical inactivity for prolonged periods of time. Maintaining our well-being can seem like an uphill battle, since sitting for eight plus hours has been closely linked to gaining weight, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, muscle degeneration, decreased range of motion, brain fog and more. To help level the playing field, try incorporating some of these suggestions that can help reverse these health hazards, and improve your overall fitness.