The Effectiveness of the DeskCycle in Reducing Sedentary Behavior Among Female Office Workers

Lorriane A. Odhiambo; Alexander J. Marion; Thomas R. Callihan; Alison E. Harmatz; Joy A. Yala; Kristina Bundy; Melissa D. Zullo

doi:10.1097/JOM.0000000000002882

The Effectiveness of the DeskCycle in Reducing Sedentary Behavior Among Female Office Workers

Lorriane A. Odhiambo, Alexander J. Marion, Thomas R. Callihan, Alison E. Harmatz, Joy A. Yala, Kristina Bundy, Melissa D. Zullo

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Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the DeskCycle in reducing sedentary behavior among female office workers at an educational institution. Methods This was a randomized control trial with a crossover design (N = 80). The intervention was conducted in two 8-week phases and included the DeskCycle and an informational handout with benefits and suggestions about the frequency of use. The primary outcome was weekly average nonsedentary time. Secondary outcomes included weight and mood. Results DeskCycle users reported significantly higher weekly average nonsedentary time compared with nonusers (phase I: 402.3 ± 72.4 vs 169.3 ± 17.5, P < 0.00; phase II: 282 ± 45 vs 216 ± 23, P = 0.00). There were no significant differences in weight or mood. Conclusions The DeskCycle is effective in reducing sedentary behavior, suggesting workers in sedentary office occupations could integrate it into their workday, where possible, to prevent negative health outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	E538-E544
Journal	Journal of occupational and environmental medicine
Volume	65
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002882
State	Published - Aug 1 2023

Keywords

occupational health
primary prevention
sedentary behavior
sitting
the DeskCycle
work environment
workplace intervention

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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