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SupportsBone Health

Bones, like muscles, require regular movement to maintain strength – low-level activity helps improve your bone health.

Weight-bearing activities that promote balance and good posture are beneficial for your bones¹

Screen-based sedentary behaviors are negatively associated with bone health in youth²

6+ hours

Women can lose up to 1% of bone mass a year by sitting 6+ hours per day³

EnhancesBrain Power

Standing delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the brain through improved blood flow.

50%

Those who maintain regular bouts of activity reduce risk of cognitive decline by 50%¹

Physical activity enhances neurogenesis (the creation of new brain cells) in regions of the brain associated with critical thinking²

In the classroom
Studies show that movement strengthens learning and improves memory and retrieval³

In the office
Studies show movement is linked to improved concentration and greater productivity

BurnsCalories

When you're moving, fat-burning enzymes stay activated, burning far more calories than when you’re sitting. It adds up over time and contributes to weight control.

50 calories

Standing burns 50 calories more per hour than sitting¹

5.2 lbs

Standing for an extra 30 minutes a day can result in 5.2 lbs of weight loss²

30%

Burn 30% more calories standing than sitting³

Reduces risk ofCancer

Studies have linked sitting to a greater risk for colon, breast and endometrial cancers. Research has suggested that regular movement boosts natural antioxidants that kill cell-damaging - and potentially cancer-causing - free radicals.

1-2
minutes

1-2 minute breaks from sitting each hour is enough to lower risk factors of cancer¹

40%

Those who are physically active have a 40% decrease in cancer mortality²

92k

92,000 cases of breast and colon cancer in the US each year are linked to a lack of physical activity¹

65%

In women, sitting 6+ hours a day has been linked to a 65% greater risk of multiple myeloma³

21-25%

Physical activity is estimated to be responsible for 21-25% of breast and colon cancers⁴

Reduces risk ofCardiovascular Disease

Reducing sedentary time is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death due to heart attack.

45%

Those who are active have a 45% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease¹

64%

Men who report 23+ hours a week of sedentary activity (3 hours per day) have a greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease²

8+ hours

Doubled risk of cardiovascular disease if you sit 8+ hours a day³

1/2 risk

1/2 risk of heart attack in women who are physically active 3+ hours per week⁴

30%

30% of ischemic heart disease cases are associated with sedentary lifestyles⁵

increasesCirculation

Blood circulation is crucial to good health, but sitting can impede blood flow affecting every system of the body.

10 minutes

Within 10 minutes circulation can be negatively impacted from sitting¹

Prolonged sitting leads to poor circulation, which is strongly linked to varicose veins and blood clots²

70%

Sedentary behavior for 2-5 hours a day increased the risk of fatal blood clots by 70%³

Reduces risk ofDiabetes

As the rate of those affected with Type 2 diabetes continues to increase, breaking up sedentary time can aid in managing insulin levels and reducing that risk, as there is a significant correlation between excessive sitting and diabetes.

Interrupting sitting time can be effective in lowering postprandial glucose and insulin levels¹

27%

27% of diabetes is caused by physical inactivity²

1 hour

1 hour of sitting may increase diabetes risk by a fifth³

2x

A sedentary lifestyle can double your risk of diabetes⁴

Reduces risk ofEarly Mortality

Research has found strong links between sedentary behavior and a variety of serious health problems, which increase the risk of early mortality.

4^th leading

Physical inactivity is the fourth-leading risk factor for death¹

30%

Replacing 1 hour of sitting with low-level activity - like walking - can reduce mortality by 30%²

22 minutes

Every hour you sit, you can slash your life expectancy by nearly 22 minutes³

50%

Sitting for 4+ hours per day results in a 50% increased greater risk of death⁴

increasesEnergy

Standing is a simple but underrated remedy to increase alertness and receive a natural jolt of energy.

Every hour

Engaging in short bouts of activity every hour has been shown to increase energy¹

87%

87% of employees reported increased energy levels after using a standing desk²

37%

of employees reported high levels of energy in the middle of the day when incorporating small and frequent movements³

increases ability toFocus

Standing on the job promotes a greater mental awareness, which leads to far greater productivity and improved concentration. Low-level movement can also reduce pain and discomfort, allowing people to better focus.

10 minutes

10 minutes of movement is all it takes to increase mental focus¹

71%

71% of employees reported feeling more focused after reducing sitting time by 1 hour

46%

When using a standing desk, productivity increases by up to 46%²

supportsHeart Health

Subtle movement - even standing - breaks up prolonged sitting and promotes higher HDL (“good” cholesterol) and lower LDL (“bad cholesterol”) which in turn can improve blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attack.

Muscles burn less fat and blood flows more slowly during prolonged sitting which leads to clogged arteries and fatty liver disease

33%

After 3 hours of uninterrupted sitting, young girls experience 33% reduced vascular function¹

Increases in sedentary behavior have been associated with increased blood pressure among children, teenagers and adults²

2 hours

Every 2 hours saw 11% lower triglyceride levels and 6% lower total HDL-cholesterol ratio³

boostsMetabolism

Alternating between sitting and standing increases the enzymes needed tometabolize food.

20 minutes

20 minutes in any fixed position starts to inhibit your metabolism¹

4 hours

4 hours of inactivity causes a near shut-down of an enzyme that controls fat and cholesterol metabolism²

90%

When you sit, the production of enzymes that help you break down fat drops by 90%³

improvesMood State

Moving muscles pumps fresh blood and oxygen to the brain, which releases mood enhancing chemicals.

100%

Of workers reported positive effects on mood states after reducing sitting time

7 weeks

Employees reported improved mood states after using a sit-stand desk for 7 weeks¹

Incorporating movement has shown to enhance employee enthusiasm and job satisfaction²

Incorporating movement in the classroom has been shown to enhance learner motivation and morale³

4+ hours

Sitting for 6+ hours during the workday puts you at a higher risk for anxiety and depression⁴

tonesMuscles

Standing enlists large muscle groups along with the vestibular system which controls balance.Unused, weak muscles leave your joints unstable and prone to injury and chronic pain.

When you stand, your abdominal muscles are tensed and tightened, but when you sit, those muscles go unused, ultimately leading to a weak mid-section

Sitting makes our hips very tight, which in turn, can affect our posture, balance and make it harder to move freely

The glutes weaken from lack of use (referred to as dormant butt syndrome) and become soft and undefined¹

Reduces risk ofOsteoporosis

People who are more active have a lower risk of osteoporosis than those who are more sedentary.

Scientists partly attribute the recent surge in cases of osteoporosis to lack of activity¹

Bone loss progresses much faster in people who are physically inactive²

People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than those who are more active³

aids inPain Relief

Our bodies were made to stand, so maintaining the seated position is physically stressful. Body pain, herniated discs, damaged nerves, degenerated joints and dementia to name a few.

54%

54% of workers reported reduced upper back and neck pain when sitting time was decreased¹

78%

78% of workers with chronic low back pain reported a pain-free day²

#1 cause

Lower back pain is #1 cause of job related disability and top risk factor for absenteeism³

$85 billion

Due to low back pain associated with sedentary behavior, $85 billion is lost in healthcare, lost income and productivity costs²

improvesPosture

Standing (with proper posture!) puts the spine into a more naturally aligned position, as opposed to hunching over your desk.

Craning your neck forward can strain the cervical vertebrae and lead to damage that is difficult to repair¹

20 minutes

20 minutes is all it takes before bad posture and slouching deforms your ligaments²

The very act of sitting puts added pressure on your spine and compresses the disks that make up your back. So when the posture breaks down, it causes many spinal problems²

fightsSitting Disease

Standing more helps combat “Sitting Disease” - a term coined by the scientific community, it’s commonly used when referring to metabolic syndrome and the ill-effects of an overly sedentary lifestyle.

15%

Only 15% of people are aware of sitting disease¹

12+ hours

The average American spends 12+ hours sitting each day, putting them at risk for sitting disease¹

47%

47% of people believe they are at risk for sitting disease¹

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The Research

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Body

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50%

50 calories

5.2 lbs

30%

1-2minutes

40%

92k

65%

21-25%

45%

64%

8+ hours

1/2 risk

30%

10 minutes

70%

27%

1 hour

2x

4th leading

30%

22 minutes

50%

Every hour

87%

37%

10 minutes

71%

46%

33%

2 hours

20 minutes

4 hours

90%

100%

7 weeks

4+ hours

54%

78%

#1 cause

$85 billion

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15%

12+ hours

47%

The Research

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