Cardiovascular disease comes in many forms, from atherosclerosis to hypertension and even stroke. Today's major cardiovascular diseases are the result of various contributing factors, particularly lifestyle choices. Among these lifestyle choices, sedentary behaviors have become an important trend in American society. Sedentary behavior refers to any waking activity with an energy expenditure of 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 take root as second nature and a social norm. The correlation between sedentary behaviors and cardiovascular health complications is evidence that preventive care is essential to combat and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Stopping 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 go for a walk, relaxing at home or working in the office. Regardless, sedentary behaviors come in many forms. While some are more harmful than others, the duration of these behaviors is ultimately determined by the individual. Recognizing and acknowledging the problem is critical to preventative care. Fighting cardiovascular disease can be as simple as taking a short walk after dinner or spending less time in front of the screen and spending energy elsewhere. Ultimately, the choice depends on the individual and an action plan cannot be successful without the cooperation and will of the individual. Looking to the future, sedentary behaviors will continue to become further entrenched in daily activities as they become more socially accepted. Fighting Cardiovascular Disease b... half of paper... "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. “Amount of Time Spent in Sedentary Behaviors in the United States, 2003-2004.” American Journal of Epidemiology 167.7 (2008): 875-881. Print.Owen, Neville, Geneviève N. Healy, Charles E. Matthews, and David W. Dunstan. "Too much sitting." Exercise and Sports 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: investigation of the role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in midlife in the 1958 British cohort.” Atherosclerosis 233.2 (2014): 363-69. Press.