Sitting too much does appear to be bad for your health. Many studies have been conducted on this less than active activity showing relations to health issues. Diseases, as well as overall poor health, have been attributed to dormant activity. You Are More Likely to Gain Weight A sedentary lifestyle can put you on the route to obesity. Studies show the toll watching television has on levels of obesity. Since watching television is usually a sitting activity, the more hours you are involved, the more likely you will gain weight. Admittedly, one study went on observing the high level of...