Modifying the Workplace to Decrease Sedentary Behavior and Improve Health

Modifying the Workplace to Decrease Sedentary Behavior and Improve Health

The primary objective of this project is to determine the effects of decreasing sedentary behavior at work by at least 3hrs/day using treadmill (walking and standing) and sit-to-stand (standing only) workstations on the health of overweight office workers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index greater than 25 kg.m-2
• Does not engage in any structured physical activity lasting at least 30 mins for more than 2 days/week
• Employed in a full-time sedentary desk job.
• No major orthopedic limitations or medical conditions that prevents walking or standing at a treadmill work sit-stand workstation.

Exclusion Criteria:

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