Research by Dr. Steven Blair a public health professor at University of South Carolina reveals that:
men who reported more than 23 hours a week of sedentary activity had a 64 percent greater risk of dying from heart disease than those who reported less than 11 hours a week of sedentary activity
Similar research has been conducted around the world and the general consensus is that the healthiest and most productive workers are the most active.
Since sitting so bad for office workers the following strategies are recommended:
- Encourage frequent breaks
- Make your meetings mobile
- Think treadmill or standing desk
- Start a wellness program
