Desk Cycling Work Performance Evaluation

Desk-Compatible Elliptical Device: Feasibility Evaluation

This lab study is evaluating the feasibility of accomplishing productive office work while simultaneously pedaling a compact desk-based cycling device.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-65 years
• Ability to type without looking at the keyboard
• Native English speaker
• Normal hearing
• Spend 6 or more hours per day sitting
• Less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Positive response on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire indicating that low intensity pedaling could present safety risks
• Pregnancy
• Body mass index less than 18 or greater than 35