Europeans spend 7h 26 min per day in a sitting position<\/h2>\nSource: Attitude Prevention Association, May 2018<\/h2>\n
Companies are now taking into account the dangers of physical inactivity <\/strong>and sedentary lifestyle of their employees. Science has now showed the benefits<\/strong> that the different physical activities provide, especially those that are non-athletic, such as walking, taking the stairs<\/strong>This is the case for the following activities: carrying small loads, riding a bicycle on the flat, etc.<\/p>\n Did you know that?<\/strong><\/p>\n For the past 5 years, scientists have been differentiating between physical inactivity and sedentary lifestyle.<\/em><\/p>\n Cognitive abilities<\/p>\n Yes, sitting is bad for your brain. The goal here is not necessarily to walk a lot, but to walk often, and every day.<\/p>\n \"One study showed that walking 2 minutes every 30 minutes was more effective than walking 8 minutes every 2 hours.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Below you will find several studies that show the benefit of regular physical activity, even light, on intellectual performance.<\/p>\n Productivity<\/p>\n See the details of this joint study by the MEDEF and the Olympic Committee<\/a><\/p>\n The link between physical activity and sports<\/strong> (APS), well-being<\/strong> employees and business competitiveness<\/strong> had already been studied. But the MEDEF and Olympic Committee study goes further.<\/p>\n It measures the impact of the PSA of a economic point of view<\/strong> for the company, the employee and the society.<\/p>\n This results in a productivity gain from 6 to 9%<\/strong>According to the intensity of the physical activity. That is to say gain 3 weeks of productivity per year<\/strong>This can be achieved by introducing light but regular physical activity every day.<\/p>\n Creativity<\/p>\n According to Marily Oppezzo and Daniel L. Schwartz, researchers at Stanford University, \"Between 80% and 100% of people walking on Walking Desk are more creative<\/strong> than those sitting down. \"The gain in creativity can reach up to 28% for walking work on Walking Desk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To learn more, thearticle on Stanford news<\/a> or thecomplete study in PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n Memory<\/p>\n According to Elise Labonte-LeMoyne, Researcher at HEC Montreal, walking at the office has a very important impact on memory capacity.<\/p>\n \"Workers walking on Walking desk memorized 35% more correct answers, and felt more attentive.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The ActivUP Walking Desk can be used for e-learning sessions, or for tasks that require concentration and memorization.<\/p>\n Consult the complete study<\/a><\/p>\n Absenteeism<\/p>\n In a British study by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence<\/a>researchers have shown that a physically active workforce consumes on average 27% less sick leave days<\/strong>. <\/p>\n The researchers also mention concrete solutions such as sports classes (yoga in particular) but also walking meetings and standing or walking offices such as the Walking Desk. These are all effective strategies that are simple to implement.<\/p>\n In better shape<\/p>\n Counter-intuitively, the more you move, the more energy you will have. Light non-sporting physical activity puts the body in a virtuous cycle.<\/p>\n If you're tired, move. If you're tired after lunch, get moving. <\/p>\n No need to be out of breath or sweaty, just get your body moving and you'll feel the energy return.<\/p>\n Better sleep<\/p>\n Physical activity releases several hormones that will relax your body and mind. You will be more relaxed, so you will sleep better. As you are better rested, you will be less tired during the day. And if you also move around after lunch, you will have the double effect of good sleep and the release of energy following physical activity: you will be in good shape and no longer feel tired!<\/p>\n Genetics<\/p>\n According to Fran\u00e7ois Carr\u00e9, a cardiologist in Rennes and a specialist in sedentary lifestyles: Walking is a medicine. It helps to treat 35 chronic diseases. Among these, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, but also Alzheimer's, and light to moderate depression.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \"We are programmed to walk. Genetically, we only function well if we move.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Sedentary lifestyle & inactivity<\/p>\n Fran\u00e7ois Carr\u00e9, a cardiologist in Rennes, joked that for those who want to practice a 3-hour sports session on the weekend \"it's a bit like brushing your teeth 7 times on Sunday\".<\/p>\n The most important thing is to move regularly, because the intensity of physical activity has little impact. Even low-intensity movements are very useful. 30 minutes a day is enough to significantly improve health and performance.<\/p>\n \n Moreover, the fact that you are sporty does not prevent you from being sedentary. In fact, it is recommended to move 2 to 3 minutes every hour, to avoid the deleterious effects of sedentary life. And it is also important to do it every day.<\/p>\n study on the walking desk<\/p>\n During 2018, Grenoble University Hospital conducted a large year-long study with over 40 participants. A scientific committee validated the methodology.<\/p>\n According to Sarah Bernou: \"Well-being at work has improved significantly, and we already have far fewer work stoppages due to musculoskeletal disorders. Some agents have stabilized their weight and limited their tobacco consumption.<\/p>\n See theinterview in SIH magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n study on the walking desk<\/p>\n Besan\u00e7on University conducted a study in 2019 with 2 ActivUP Walking Desks, in 2 companies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The participants mainly obtained benefits on the physical and emotional state felt, especially on fatigue, dynamism and morale. The practice of a physical activity thanks to the \"Walking Desk\" allowed to increase the well-being of the employees of these companies. The results on cardiovascular parameters show a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Summary of the scientific study conducted by the University of Besan\u00e7on<\/p>\n Full text of the study<\/p>\n study on the Walking Desk<\/p>\n A large study is being conducted by Professor Martine Duclos of the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital. It started at the beginning of 2020. It includes the presence of active furniture, and in particular the Walking Desk ActivUP.<\/p>\n The mission of the study is to measure, according to the dosage of physical activity, the benefits on health, absenteeism and health expenses. <\/p>\n Sports medicine<\/p>\n In Switzerland, Francesca Amati, a professor at the Lausanne University Hospital, has been personally using an ActivUP Walking Desk since 2015. She had the opportunity to testify about it on the TV news (replay opposite).<\/p>\n In the report, she presents her studies that show that starting (or resuming) physical activity at any age is useful for health. In particular, moving increases the quantity of mitochondria in the muscles, and especially increases the efficiency of these mitochondria, even for older people.<\/p>\n At the Vichy Medical Congress in January 2019, speakers walk on an ActivUP Walking Desk during their presentation<\/p>\n\n
The benefits on professional performance<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nAugmented brain<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMore productive<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMore creativity<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nBetter memory<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nLess absence<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nMore energy<\/h3>\n
Your brain needs to move<\/h2>\n
Gain 3 weeks of productivity per year<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nBe more creative: +28%<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nRemember better: +35%<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nBe more present: +27%<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nConsuming energy gives energy back!<\/h2>\n
Walking improves your sleep, no more a bit of a rush<\/em><\/h2>\n
Health benefits<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nWalking = healing<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nBorn to move<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nGrenoble University Hospital<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nUniv. of Besan\u00e7on<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nClermont University Hospital<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Lausanne<\/h3>\n
Walking is a medicine<\/h2>\n
Move often, a lot, but gently!<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nGrenoble University Hospital Study 2018<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Besan\u00e7on Study 2019<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nStudy of the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital 2020<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nUniversity of Lausanne<\/h2>\n
Scientists lead by example<\/h2>\n
ActivUP, the reference for the Walking Desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n
More than 300 clients<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n23 TV appearances<\/h3>\n
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