Evolution led humans to bipedalism, but we live in a sedentary society: Will "Sunday running" protect us from NCDs at no cost?

Valentina Presta; Giuliana Gobbi; Giancarlo Condello; Cecilia Carubbi; Elena Masselli; Prisco Mirandola; Marco Vitale

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1031911

Evolution led humans to bipedalism, but we live in a sedentary society: Will "Sunday running" protect us from NCDs at no cost?

Front Public Health. 2023 Jan 6:10:1031911. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1031911. eCollection 2022.

Authors

Valentina Presta^{1

2}, Giuliana Gobbi^{1

2}, Giancarlo Condello^{1

2}, Cecilia Carubbi¹, Elena Masselli¹, Prisco Mirandola¹, Marco Vitale^{1

3}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
² Curriculum of Sport Sciences & Human Health, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
³ Movement Analysis Laboratory (LAM), Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy.

Abstract

Evolution led humans to bipedal stance and movement. However, we live in a sedentary society that strongly challenges our willingness to be physically active. We (mis)understand that being at least a Sunday runner could protect us from sedentary-related diseases, but what if this compromises the healthier life expectancy anyway? Citing Paul Gauguin, we know where we come from and what we are, the question arises about where we are going. And also, how.

Keywords: aging; health promotion; running; sedentary behavior; walking.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Humans
Running*