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(India Today) – Forget treadmill work stations, a portable pedalling device under the desk can provide a convenient way to keep sedentary workers active at work, and improving their health, says a new study.
People who sit all day (even if they are active outside of work) are at increased risk of serious health conditions such as multiple chronic diseases, poorer cognitive function, and mental distress.
The researchers found that workers who pedalled more were more likely to report weight loss, improved concentration while at work, and fewer sick days than co-workers who pedalled less.
“We wanted to see if workers would use these devices over a long period of time, and we found the design of the device is critically important,” said Lucas Carr, assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa in the US.