Effects of Standing and Light-Intensity Activity on Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Zeigler, Zachary; Mullane, Sarah L.; Crespo, Noé C.; Buman, Matthew P.; Gaesser, Glenn A.

doi:10.1249/mss.0000000000000754

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“…All other conditions with lower power or speed (eg, treadmill 1.6 km/hour ; cycling 5 W ) did not result in an increase in bmp. Zeigler et al 8 monitored HR during a 12-hour period (08:00–20:00) and were specifically interested in two periods (ie, work hours (08:00–16:00) and postwork hours (16:00–20:00)). Results from the 12-hour period showed an increase of 4 bpm for both treadmill 1.6 km/hour and cycling 20 W conditions compared with standing.…”

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“…Cox et al 14 found no difference in SBP and DBP measured during an intervention comparing standing and treadmill workstations. The second study8 monitored ambulatory blood pressure on adults with overweight or class 1 obesity meeting prehypertensive or impaired fasting glucose criteria over a 12-hour period (08:00–20:00). During the 12-hour period, a reduction of 2 mm Hg for cycling 20 W and 1 mm Hg for treadmill 1.6 km/hour was reported in SBP compared with standing.…”

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“…Many studies suggest that active workstations could reduce sedentary time at work,4–6 maintain work productivity,6 increase energy expenditure,7 regulate high blood pressure,8 relieve back pain,9 enhance positive affect10 and increase cognitive abilities11compared with conventional seated workstations.…”

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Health and productivity at work: which active workstation for which benefits: a systematic review

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In order to reduce sedentary behaviour at work, research has examined the effectiveness of active workstations. However, despite their relevance in replacing conventional desks, the comparison between types of active workstations and their respective benefits remains unclear. The purpose of this review article is thus to compare the benefits between standing, treadmill and cycling workstations. Search criteria explored Embase, PubMed and Web of Science databases. The review included studies concerning adults using at least two types of active workstations, evaluating biomechanical, physiological work performance and/or psychobiological outcomes. Twelve original articles were included. Treadmill workstations induced greater movement/activity and greater muscular activity in the upper limbs compared with standing workstations. Treadmill and cycling workstations resulted in elevated heart rate, decreased ambulatory blood pressure and increased energy expenditure during the workday compared with standing workstations. Treadmill workstations reduced fine motor skill function (ie, typing, mouse pointing and combined keyboard/mouse tasks) compared with cycling and standing workstations. Cycling workstations resulted in improved simple processing task speeds compared with standing and treadmill workstations. Treadmill and cycling workstations increased arousal and decreased boredom compared with standing workstations. The benefits associated with each type of active workstation (eg, standing, treadmill, cycling) may not be equivalent. Overall, cycling and treadmill workstations appear to provide greater short-term physiological changes than standing workstations that could potentially lead to better health. Cycling, treadmill and standing workstations appear to show short-term productivity benefits; however, treadmill workstations can reduce the performance of computer tasks.

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“…Despite evidence suggesting this level of energy expenditure is unlikely to result in meaningful body weight loss, others have shown simply breaking up prolonged sitting time with periods of standing or light physical activity can improve measures of health including endothelial cell function, ambulatory blood pressure, and altered expression of genes involved in carbohydrate metabolism [19][20][21][22].…”

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“…Alkhajah et al [9] found sit-stand workstations significantly reduced office workers' sitting time during work and led to reduced sedentary time at home. Sit-stand workstations were also found to reduce upper back and neck pain, improve mood states, and reduce ambulatory blood pressure [10][11].…”

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Static and Active Workstations for Improving Workplace Physical Activity and Sitting Time

Crandall¹,

Zagdsuren²,

Schafer³

et al. 2016

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Purpose: There is growing evidence prolonged workplace sitting is associated with multiple health risks. Utilizing static and active workstations may help improve these health risks. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if providing access to a sit-stand workstation and a shared treadmill desk without a behavioural intervention could increase workplace physical activity and decrease sitting time. Methodology: Participants (N=15) were assigned to an experimental (sit-stand desk and shared treadmill desk; n=8) or control group (n=7) for seven weeks. No behavioural interventions were used to encourage participation. A physical activity questionnaire was administered at baseline and at the end of the study to assess workplace physical activity and sitting time. Participants wore an activity tracker (Fitbit One) to objectively assess daily footsteps and physically active hours. A mixed between-within subject analysis of variance was used to compare the groups (p < .05). Findings: There were no statistically significant between-group differences in the dependent variables. Although just half of the experimental group used the shared treadmill desk, the mean number of footsteps taken (8897.25) was well above the recommended >5000 steps/day. Practical Implications: This is the first study to examine the use of both static and active workstations to increase workplace physical activity and reduce sitting time without a behavioural intervention. Value: Combining static and active workstations with the addition of a behavioural intervention to promote and motivate the participants may produce significant improvements in workplace physical activity and reductions in sitting time.

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Use of Active Workstations in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review

Josaphat

Kugathasan

Reid

et al. 2019

Obesity

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Objective This systematic review aims to collect existing literature and summarize the impact of active workstations on the health and work outcomes of participants with overweight or obesity. Methods Five databases were examined (until March 2018), and the keywords “desk,” “workstation,” “work station,” and “work stations” were used with any one of the following terms: “active,” “bik*,” “cycling,” “height adjustable,” “stepping,” “stand up,” “standing,” “treadmill*,” “walk*,” “elliptical,” “bicycl*,” “pedaling,” “stability ball,” “stability balls,” “exercise ball,” “exercise balls,” “swiss ball,” “swiss balls,” “sit‐to‐stand,” and “sit stand.” Results Nineteen studies (two with school‐aged children) were included in this review. Nine studies used treadmill, three used cycling, one used stepping, and twelve used standing desks. A decrease in sedentary time and an increase in physical activity level and energy expenditure were observed for most of the active workstations. Both the treadmill and the cycle desk improved glycemic control, but the treadmill desk was the only workstation for which improved work performance and help in body‐weight management (body fat percentage, body weight, waist and hip circumference) were reported. Conclusions Active workstations are a promising solution for decreasing occupational sedentariness. Overall, active workstations have a positive impact on energy expenditure and physical activity in individuals with overweight and obesity.

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Effects of Standing and Light-Intensity Activity on Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Abstract: Compared with sitting, accumulating 2.5 h of light-intensity physical activity or standing during an 8-h workday may reduce ABP during and after work hours.

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Health and productivity at work: which active workstation for which benefits: a systematic review

Health and productivity at work: which active workstation for which benefits: a systematic review

Static and Active Workstations for Improving Workplace Physical Activity and Sitting Time

Use of Active Workstations in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review

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