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A new study from University of Pittsburgh examined the potential weight management benefits of sit-stand desks.

Researchers found, if an individual were to stand 30 minutes they could burn 5.5 more calories than they would have by sitting for that entire hour. Standing for full hour burned an extra 8.2 calories. 

For the study, participants performed standardized deskwork at different positions for three separate one-hour sessions. Participation consisted of 18 individuals nine men and nine women between the ages of 22-57. All participants had earned at least a high school degree and worked sedentary office jobs with an average daily sitting time of 8.8 hours.

Sitting and standing over the course of an eight-hour day four hours sitting and four hours standing could result in an energy expenditure of as much as 56.9 calories for men and 48.3 calories for women.

Pitt's researchers acknowledge that the actual caloric expenditure from using a sit-stand desk in isolation is unexceptional. Researchers point to different studies that suggest small increases in daily physical activity just 100 calories per day, would be enough to prevent weight gain in most individuals.

They believe regular usage of sit-stand desks could be one of many small energy expenditure changes in the work environment that would help office workers to maintain their weight.

Bethany Barone Gibbs, assistant professor of health and physical activity in Pitt's School of Education said, Sit-stand desks are an easy way to get a boost in energy expenditure that fits into America's current office culture.

By combining the act of standing for part of the day with other casual activities. You can achieve an extra amount of energy expenditure while at work that could aid in weight control.

 

Research that shows the benefits of sit-stand desks, including increases in productivity and energy, and lower pain, blood sugar, and potentially blood pressure.