Sitting forces your spine to be unnaturally passive, which is a main reason why sitting is bad for your health and well-being. Our spines are designed to be mobile, dynamic, flexible, and resilient. With the increasing prevalence of vehicles, computers, and TV's, many people spend most of their days sitting. Unfortunately, many people also exercise while sitting or lying down, which simply does not help, since your spine thrives on motion. By exercising while standing, your nerve receptors, spinal joints, and the hundreds of surrounding ligaments and muscles are activated to support you and thereby strengthen your back. And apparently, you also burn 3 times more energy when you're standing, in comparison to sitting. If you enjoy cycling, make sure the rest of your exercise routine does not involve sitting or lying. So stay on you feet and give your spine and legs what they yearn for. As your spinal column strengthens, your whole body will feel the benefits.
For more information:
http://news.discovery.com/human/is-sitting-the-new-smoking-120301.html
http://www.prevention.com/fitness/fitness-tips/how-sitting-too-much-could-shorten-your-life
http://healthland.time.com/2012/07/10/get-up-sitting-less-can-add-years-to-your-life/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/22400-standing-exercises/
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