Active Versus Passive Sitting, Cognition and Energy

Differences in Muscle Utilization, Tissue Pressure, Cognitive Performance, and Caloric Output Among Active and Passive Sitting Positions.

The study will compare cognitive capacity, muscle utilization patterns, soft tissue seated pressure and caloric output during four seated conditions:

1. passive sitting in a regular chair;
2. passive sitting in an exercise chair;
3. sitting in the exercise chair during active dynamic exercise; and,
4. sitting in the chair during active static exercise.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult (18-70)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any current injury in the lower limb or trunk.
• Use of prescription drugs or supplements that may affect cardiovascular or neuromuscular responses.
• Reported lack of sleep or stress that may affect physiological responses to exercise.
• Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, balance, metabolic, or musculoskeletal conditions that could increase risk during exercise testing