Increasing Workplace Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers

Increasing Workplace Physical Activity in Sedentary Office Workers

Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention.

Hypotheses:

1. Compared to the control group, total physical activity will be higher in the standing and walking intervention groups.
2. The combined standing and walking group will have higher total physical activity than the other three groups.
3. Compared to the control group, the fitness and health outcomes will be improved for the standing and walking groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sedentary adults who use a single computer workstation for the majority of their workday
• Work full time (at least 35 hours per week)
• Must have ability to safely begin a standing and/or walking protocol with no adverse side effects

Exclusion Criteria:

• Musculoskeletal or joint problems
• Severe autoimmune conditions
• Varicose veins that may cause pain
• Women who are pregnant