Purpose: The purpose of this study is to implement and evaluate a randomized controlled trial in sitting office workers to reduce sitting time through the use of motorized and non-motorized sit/stand workstations as well as a walking intervention. Hypotheses: 1. Compared to the control group, total physical activity will be higher in the standing and walking intervention groups. 2. The combined standing and walking group will have higher total physical activity than the other three groups. 3. Compared to the control group, the fitness and health outcomes will be improved for the standing and walking groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
260
Stand at least half of the workday at work.
Increase movement time at work. Move more by making small changes (walking meetings, take stairs, etc).
Increase standing time to half of workday (4h) and increase movement time at work.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Fairview Energy Park
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
MN Department of Human Services
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Total physical activity
Time frame: 6-months
Fasting blood glucose
Time frame: 6-months
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