Promoting moving and exercise at work to avoid prolonged standing and sitting

Introduction

Prolonged sitting and prolonged standing are related to various health risks. To reduce the risks individuals need to adopt healthy working routines. This means a healthier life style and healthier behaviour at work, together with organisations that promote and facilitate healthier working. Movement and exercise are an important part of tackling a sedentary lifestyle and an important musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention measure. There is growing evidence that workplace physical activity interventions can also positively influence physical activity behaviour.[1] Thirteen percent of physical activities take place at work and employers are considered to…