So why is a sedentary lifestyle so harmful exactly? Is it because

Literally just go to https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
and search "sedentary lifestyle risk" and sort by relevance.

>>39529724
Restrictive circulation. Lymph Node pooling. Weakening of muscle and bone. Deformation of posture. Pressure on pelvic floor.

>>39529753
Actually, I was curious if you can battle the downsides of a literal sedentary lifestyle by cycling. It provides being in a constant movement and exerts your muscles as well as your cardiovascular system, but keeps you in a seated position.

>>39529794
Maybe on a recumbent.
On a traditional seat your gooch is going to hate you.

>>39529794
If you think your posterior chain, glutes, legs, and abdominals are relaxed in cycling like they are in sitting you're an idiot.

>>39529854
i'm always laying in bed. is that also bad?

>>39529889
if you're not sleeping, yes