Bones, like muscles, require regular movement to maintain strength – low-level activity helps improve your bone health.
Supports Bone Health
Enhances Brain Power
Those who maintain regular bouts of activity reduce risk of cognitive decline by 50%.
Burns Calories
When you’re moving, fat-burning enzymes stay activated, burning far more calories than when you’re sitting. It can add up over time.
Reduces Risk of Cancer
Studies have linked prolonged sitting to a greater risk for colon, breast and endometrial cancers. Research has suggested that regular movement boosts natural antioxidants that kill cancer-causing free radicals.
Reduces Heart Disease
Reducing sedentary time is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death due to heart attack.
Increases Circulation
Blood circulation is crucial to good health, but sitting can impede blood flow, affecting every system of the body.
Support Diabetes
As the rate of those affected with Type 2 diabetes continues to increase, breaking up sedentary time can aid in managing insulin levels and reducing that risk, as there is a significant correlation between excessive sitting and diabetes.
Increases Life-Span
Research has found strong links between sedentary behavior and a variety of serious health problems, which increase the risk of early mortality.
Improves Productivity
Standing on the job promotes a greater mental awareness, which leads to far greater productivity and improved concentration. Low-level movement can also reduce pain and discomfort, allowing people to better focus.
Supports Heart Health
Subtle movement – even standing – breaks up prolonged sitting and promotes higher HDL (“good” cholesterol) and lower LDL (“bad cholesterol”) which in turn can improve blood pressure and lower the risk of heart attack.
Boosts Metabolism
Alternating between sitting and standing increases the enzymes needed to metabolize food.
Improves Posture
Standing (with proper posture!) puts the spine into a more naturally aligned position.