Pilot study suggests pedal desks could address health risks of sedentary workplace
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 20:06
in Health & Medicine
A recent pilot study by kinesiologists found that pedaling while conducting work tasks improved insulin responses to a test meal. Investigators found that insulin levels following the meal were lower when sedentary workers used a pedal desk compared to a standard desk. In addition, work skills were not decreased in the pedaling condition.