Sit-Stand Research

The science behind the need to stand

Studies find a strong correlation between long periods of sitting and elevated risk of mortality; experts call this “sitting disease.”

“If you are reading this while sitting down, you might want to stand up for a moment.”
~ WebMD.com
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Key Findings

  • A 2011 study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that when workers are equipped with sit-stand workstations, prolonged sitting is reduced and mood states improve.
  • A 2010 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that people who sit for long periods during their leisure time have an increased risk of disease.
  • An American Cancer Society study of 120,000 adults, published in 2010, suggests that the more people sit, the shorter their average life span. What’s more, the findings were independent of physical activity level such as with people who exercise outside of work.
  • A 2009 University of Queensland study found that even when adults meet physical activity guidelines, sitting for prolonged periods can compromise metabolic health.

Wellness Summit

JustStand Wellness Summit

JustStand.org and Ergotron hosted the 2nd-annual Wellness Summit, an event dedicated to sharing perspectives about the science of sedentary behavior and creating healthier work environments. Thought-leaders and researchers from around the world came to share ideas and their latest findings.

View presentations from the 2012 Wellness Summit.

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News media

  1. Workers find they like taking a stand—at their desks Article @ NBCnews.com
  2. HealthWatch: Standing At Desk May Offer Long-Term Benefits Video @ CBSlocal.com
  3. Ways to combat “sitting disease” Article with Video @ kare11.com
  4. Sitting All Day: Worse For You Than You Might Think Article with Podcast @ PBS.org
  5. A Crash Course In Beating The Cubicle Trap Video @ PBS.org
  6. Sitting on an Early Grave Video @ ABCnews.go.com
  7. Stand Up For Your Health Article with Video @ ScienceDaily.com
  8. Are You Sitting Down? Video @ FoxNews.com
  9. Stand up for your health Article with Video @ kare11.com
 
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