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How often does ADA say prolonged sitting should be interrupted?

At least every 30 minutes.

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  1. Every 3 hours
  2. At least every 30 minutes ✔
  3. Only once each day

Why: Small movement breaks can interrupt long periods of sitting. ADA recommends breaking up prolonged sitting at least every 30 minutes.

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Answer: At least every 30 minutes. Small movement breaks can interrupt long periods of sitting. ADA recommends breaking up prolonged sitting at least every 30 minutes.

  1. ADA Standards of Care 2026, Section 5 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12690188
    prolonged sitting should be interrupted at least every 30 min
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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