The headline is doing such a disservice to the actual study, because the study itself is a good thing. 86 000 participants auto-tracked instead of self-reporting (as we’ve seen in other similar studies) over several years demonstrating that standing for long periods of time is not better than sitting for the same amount.
It might seem obvious to some people, but “common sense” isn’t always the same as actual science. This is the type of research and evidence we need to make informed health choices.
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?
Unbelievably misleading title on this article
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.
My phone/fitness tracker reminds me to get up and move regularly and I’ve found that to be super helpful.
Yes.
You’re not supposed to stand all day. You’re supposed to alternate. Sitting down all day isn’t good for your health either.
I end up alternating between standing and sitting as the day continues, which is more helpful for me personally
Which is what EVERYONE does with them.
This article is wildly misleading.
Standing for 8 hours is bad Standing desks aren’t.
