Since 1994, the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo has been the best place to learn how to build an ergonomics program or maximize an existing program — on any budget, for any industry.
Guess how many hours a day you spend sitting? Fewer than eight? More than 10? A recent survey found that many of us spend up to 12 hours a day sitting on our bottoms looking at computers or watching television
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Multiple research studies link sitting with increased rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. But even if you’re relatively young and have good health markers, think about the position your body is in.
The latest evidence suggests that being seated for much of the day can also increase your risk of developing diabetes. However, standing up daily for an extra 90 minutes significantly lowers your chances of developing this serious metabolic disorder.
This is because sitting isn't a natural position; we're all cramped up when we sit. But it's everything in moderation - you don't want to stand for 8+ hours either.
As we've outlined before, using a stand-up desk while working can greatly improve your health and the way you feel. It also helps you burn more calories as you're constantly moving around or shifting your weight from one leg to another.
Since 1994, the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo has been the best place to learn how to build an ergonomics program or maximize an existing program — on any budget, for any industry.
Working out for an hour a day cannot undo all the damage to your health and body that sitting all day at a computer causes,
Multiple research studies link sitting with increased rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other ailments. But even if you’re relatively young and have good health markers, think about the position your body is in.
This is because sitting isn't a natural position; we're all cramped up when we sit. But it's everything in moderation - you don't want to stand for 8+ hours either.
As we've outlined before, using a stand-up desk while working can greatly improve your health and the way you feel. It also helps you burn more calories as you're constantly moving around or shifting your weight from one leg to another.
