Conditions like obesity, heart diseases, liver ailments as well as backbone related troubles can be triggered by prolonged sitting. A recent study suggested the one needs to take small breaks and keep moving as they cannot make up for the long hours of prolonged sitting even if they work out regularly. If you are suffering from ailments related to the heart, make it a point to get up and move every half an hour as researchers have found that patients with heart disease who sit a lot have worse health even if they exercise.