Using a sit-stand desk in office can help reduce weight

Using a sit-stand desk in office can help reduce weight
Alternating positions between standing and sitting at office may help you to achieve your weight goal.

For the study, 18 participants were involved — nine men and nine women, aged between 22-57 who performed standardised deskwork at different positions for three separate one-hour sessions: 60 minutes sitting, 60 minutes standing, and 60 minutes spent alternating between the two position. Standardised deskwork included copying articles from a magazine and completing worksheets consisting of rudimentary reading comprehension and math exercises. ‘Our findings add to a growing field of research that shows the benefits of sit-stand desks — including increase in productivity and energy, while reducing lower back pain, blood sugar, and potential blood pressure,’ Gibbs added. (Read: One COOL TRICK to lose weight while sitting at your desk)

Source: IANS

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