• Aggravationstation@feddit.uk
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    2 hours ago

    Could it be that being forced to be in the same place and do the same thing for 8 hours a day is bad for you regardless of what that thing is and how you do it?

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      Workplace interventions promoting movement have shown promise. Researchers found that office workers who reduced their sitting time by adding periods of standing and light activity saw improvements in blood sugar levels and other health markers.

      Simple actions such as taking the stairs, walking to a colleague instead of emailing, or standing during phone calls can all contribute. Setting a timer to remind you to move every 30 minutes can help break up long periods of sitting or standing, empowering you to take control of your health.

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    I end up alternating between standing and sitting as the day continues, which is more helpful for me personally

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      Which is what EVERYONE does with them.

      This article is wildly misleading.

      Standing for 8 hours is bad Standing desks aren’t.

  • Cyborganism@lemmy.ca
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    You’re not supposed to stand all day. You’re supposed to alternate. Sitting down all day isn’t good for your health either.