Question

Becoming sedentary can lead to reversibility and a decrease in your overall health and fitness level over time. In this sentence, what does the word sedentary mean?

Answer 1

a person who does little physical activity and spends large amounts of time stationary or seated

Answer 2

Sedentary in this context refers to little exercise or no physical activity. Sedentary requires little energy as it often involves sitting, lying down or brain tasks.

Sedentary decreases one's overall health and fitness level over time.