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Importance of Movement in the Work Environment
A dynamic work environment enhances choice and comfort, promoting movement such as standing and balancing, which can lead to significant improvements in physical activities like biking, skiing, and weightlifting. Maintaining a balance while working, for instance by using tools like a slack block, allows for the incorporation of physical activity during sedentary tasks, addressing the sedentary lifestyle defined by sitting for more than six hours a day. It's crucial to adapt workspaces to increase movement; even high-profile individuals, like former presidents, benefit from customized environments that encourage movement without sacrificing productivity. Incorporating elements such as wiggly chairs or perching positions can elevate energy expenditure above one and a half metabolic equivalents, countering the detrimental effects of a sedentary lifestyle, thus promoting overall wellbeing and productivity.
