Cardiovascular disease comes in many forms ranging from atherosclerosis to hypertension and even stroke. Today's major cardiovascular diseases are the result of various factors, including lifestyle choices. Among these lifestyle choices, sedentary behavior has become a significant trend in American society. Sedentary behavior refers to any waking activity whose energy expenditure is less than a metabolic rate of 1.5, such as sitting or lying down. The growing trend to sit more and become less active is starting to become second nature and a social norm. The correlation between sedentary behaviors and cardiovascular health complications proves that preventative care is essential to combat and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Interrupting sedentary behaviors whenever possible is essential to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The recommended 30 minutes of physical activity per day is not enough. Take every opportunity to take a walk, whether relaxing at home or working in the office. Regardless, sedentary behaviors come in many forms. Although some are more harmful than others, the duration of these behaviors is ultimately determined by the individual. Recognizing and acknowledging the problem is key to preventative care. Combating cardiovascular disease can be as simple as taking a short walk after dinner or spending less time in front of a screen and spending your energy elsewhere. Ultimately, the choice depends on the individual, and a plan of action cannot succeed without the cooperation and willingness of the individual. In the future, sedentary behaviors will continue to become more ingrained in daily activities as they become more socially accepted. Fighting cardiovascular disease b...... middle of document...... "Role of low energy expenditure and sitting in obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. " Diabetes 56.11 (2007): 2655-2667. Print. Matthews, CE, KY Chen, PS Freedson, MS Buchowski, BM Beech, RR Pate, and RP Troiano. “Time spent engaging in sedentary behaviors in the United States, 2003-2004.” American Journal of Epidemiology 167.7 (2008): 875-881. Print.Owen, Neville, Genevieve N. Healy, Charles E. Matthews, and David W. Dunstan. “Too much sitting.” Exercise and Sport Science Reviews 38.3 (2010): 105-113. Print.Power, Chris, Snehal M. Pinto Pereira, Catherine Law and Myung Ki. “Obesity and risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: study of the role of physical activity and sedentary behavior at midlife in the 1958 British cohort.” Atherosclerosis 233.2 (2014): 363-69. Print.