Using sit-stand workstations to decrease sedentary time in office workers: a randomized crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was conducted to determine whether installation of sit-stand desks (SSDs) could lead to decreased sitting time during the workday among sedentary office workers.

Methods

A randomized cross-over trial was conducted from January to April, 2012 at a business in Minneapolis. 28 (nine men, 26 full-time) sedentary office workers took part in a 4 week intervention period which included the use of SSDs to gradually replace 50% of sitting time with standing during the workday. Physical activity was the primary outcome. Mood, energy level, fatigue, appetite, dietary intake, and productivity were explored as secondary outcomes.

Results

The intervention reduced sitting time at work by 21% (95% CI 18%-25%) and sedentary time by 4.8 min/work-hr (95% CI 4.1-5.4

SUBMITTER: Dutta N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4113835 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature