Thanks — fixed.

I agree with you that there’s probably a lot of difference between various sedentary activities. As I see it, the main argument from these findings is that while sedentary activities can be fulfilling and rewarding, people are generally happier with a minimum dose of physical activity — no matter how much they enjoy reading or watching films.

Of course, the big question is why this is true, and the studies that have been done so far haven’t homed in on the exact mechanism that links sedentary behavior and life satisfaction. So as far as wanting more explanation, I’d guess that most people (including the people who research this for a living) are with you on that one! 😉

What about people like me who are avid readers and film buffs (I can take or leave most regular broadcast TV)? To us, getting through a couple of good books while on vacation or finally finding a copy of that rare Chinese film we always thought we’d like ARE wonderful, fulfilling activities.

Balancing activities done while sitting with more exercise sounds good, and I recognize that there are those who derive the most enjoyment in life from vigorous physical activities (sports, hiking, martial arts, etc.)

But I’d like a little more explanation of the benefits of a relative lack of both physical and mental activity (aside from periods of recovery from general over-stimulation, of course). What would the person without sedentary pleasures or exercise be doing? It sounds kind of zombie-like to me.