Daily movement breaks for desk workers
This study tests whether adding short, regular movement breaks during your workday can improve your health. It is designed for people who sit most of the day at a desk job.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 30 years old or older.
- You speak English.
- Your job involves sitting for at least 90% of the workday.
- You do not currently take regular activity breaks during work.
- You are not currently participating in another workplace exercise program.
- You do not have any health condition that makes increased physical activity unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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