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- [Creativity in motion](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/06/creativity-in-motion/) - It’s ten minutes from lunch and you’ve just finished a long meeting. Toward the end of the meeting, a new project proposal was raised by your manager. This project is different to your average work project and requires consideration of factors not typically present within your usual work. You ran out of time in the
- [Sitting, stress and the struggle to take a break: What a new review reveals about health in contact centres](https://beupstanding.blog/2026/01/sitting-stress-and-the-struggle-to-take-a-break-what-a-new-review-reveals-about-health-in-contact-centres/) - Contact centres are the beating heart of many industries, from emergency services to banking, telecommunications, and community support. Yet behind the constant flow of calls sits a workforce facing some of the toughest health and wellbeing challenges of any desk‑based occupation. Long hours of sitting, high workloads, emotional strain, and tightly monitored schedules all shape
- [Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/12/switching-off-from-work-can-be-difficult-but-taking-a-proper-break-is-good-for-your-health/) - Ty Ferguson, University of South Australia; Carol Maher, University of South Australia, and Rachel Curtis, University of South Australia It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won’t check emails during our break. But we do.
- [Building BeUpstanding 2.0 together: new research reports on our user-centred design process](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/12/building-beupstanding-2-0-together-new-research-reports-on-our-user-centred-design-process/) - For regular readers of this blog, you know that the national implementation trial showed that BeUpstanding works to support workers to sit less and move more and create a supportive culture for change. But we didn’t stop with that success. We wanted to know how do we make BeUpstanding not just effective, but easier to
- [How employers can promote physical activity among workers: 3 messages based on research](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/10/how-employers-can-promote-physical-activity-among-workers-3-messages-based-on-research/) - Aviroop Biswas, University of Toronto We all know about the benefits of physical activity — not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don’t get as much physical activity as they should. The World Health Organization’s physical
- [What is the optimal sit-stand ratio for workers with back pain?](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/11/what-is-the-optimal-sit-stand-ratio-for-workers-with-back-pain/) - Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the greatest causes of years lived with a disability worldwide. For office workers, the problem is particularly acute, with up to 83% experiencing LBP over a 12-month period. We know that prolonged sitting and prolonged standing are both associated with LBP. This is why sit-stand desks have become
- [What Public Servants Can Teach Us About Sitting Less and Moving More](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/08/what-public-servants-can-teach-us-about-sitting-less-and-moving-more/) - Public servants, including administrative officers, clerks, healthcare coordinators, and educators, often spend much of their workday seated. Whether in front of computer screens or attending meetings, prolonged sitting is common. For example, the Stormont Study, which involved 4,436 Northern Ireland Civil Service office workers, found they averaged 6.3 hours of sitting per workday, accounting for
- [What strategies should workers do to sit less and move more?](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/06/what-strategies-should-workers-do-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - Walking meeting? Lunch away from the desk? Stretch breaks? We know from our national implementation trial that BeUpstanding works to help workers to sit less and move more (see our previous blog post to find out more). However, it is unclear just which strategies workers used to sit less and move more. We also wanted to
- [What works to sit less and move more at work?](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/06/how-to-create-a-truly-effective-workplace-health-promotion-strategy/) - With growing warnings that “sitting is the new smoking,” many workplaces have introduced standing desks, handed out pedometers, and organized “Health Challenge Months.” But here’s the real question: Are these efforts actually working? A recent umbrella review published in The Lancet Public Health (Rouyard et al., 2025) offers a comprehensive look at how workplace interventions
- [Who is accessing the BeUpstanding website - and what are they doing?](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/05/who-is-accessing-the-beupstanding-website-and-what-are-they-doing/) - While we have been busy incorporating insights from the BeUpstanding implementation trial into the development of BeUpstanding 2.0, our original platform has remained publicly accessible. Without active promotion during this period, we became curious: how are people still finding us—and what are they doing when they get here? To answer this, we reviewed and analysed website
- [Standing Up to Norms: How Culture Shapes Workplace Behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/05/standing-up-to-norms-how-culture-shapes-workplace-behaviour/) - When it comes to workplace health, standing up is more than just a physical act—it’s a social one. The BeUpstanding™ program encourages simple changes, like breaking up long sitting periods, that have big impacts on health. But why is it that some workplaces embrace standing meetings or stretch breaks so easily, while others find it
- [Elevating Workplace Health: Key Insights from the Copenhagen Consensus on Physical Activity](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/04/elevating-workplace-health-key-insights-from-the-copenhagen-consensus-on-physical-activity/) - Workplaces have long been recognised as a key setting for promoting health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA). Recently, an international collaboration of leading experts created a roadmap to maximise the effectiveness of workplace HEPA programs. The Copenhagen Consensus Statements, published in the European Journal for Sport and Society, provide valuable insights and recommendations for organisations committed to
- [Just who is reading this blog anyway?](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/04/just-who-is-reading-this-blog-anyway/) - This blog was designed to be a one stop shop for all the evidence, resources, tools and tips to help you and your team to sit less and move more at work. But who is actually reading it? Using Google Analytics, we have been able to take a closer look at who has engaged with
- [Personalising workplace wellness through leveraging AI](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/03/personalising-workplace-wellness-through-leveraging-ai/) - Imagine your workplace as a bustling city, with each employee navigating their daily routines like vehicles on a highway. Some travel smoothly while others hit roadblocks disguised as fatigue, stress, or lack of motivation. Traditional workplace wellness is like traffic signs that provide general guidance that may not be suitable for all. Thus, the integration
- [Walking the Line: The Pros and Cons of Treadmill Desks](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/02/walking-the-line-the-pros-and-cons-of-treadmill-desks/) - In today’s work-from-anywhere culture, staying active while working has become a major focus. If you've ever felt stiff after sitting at your desk for hours, you’re not alone! One innovative solution gaining traction is the treadmill desk—a workstation that lets you walk while you work. Treadmill desks aren’t exactly a staple in every office, but
- [5 Reasons Why Workers Should Incorporate a Post-Lunch Walk into Their Day](https://beupstanding.blog/2025/02/5-reasons-why-workers-should-incorporate-a-post-lunch-walk-into-their-day/) - Are you looking for a way to avoid that 3pm energy slump? Or even better, are you looking for an easy way to improve your mental clarity, digestion and other crucial components of your daily life? It may sound too good to be true, but a simple lunch-break walk after eating is one simple way
- [Trial findings are out for BeUpstanding! (hint - it works!)](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/12/trial-findings-are-out-for-beupstanding-hint-it-works/) - The main findings of the BeUpstanding trial have now been published! You can read the scientific paper here, see a summary of the findings in the video, or read more about it below. Evaluating BeUpstanding in a world-first implementation trial The evidence-based BeUpstanding program has been iteratively developed and tested across multiple phases in collaboration
- [What Strategies do Desk-Based Workers Choose to Reduce Their Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Their Lower Backs? ](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/10/what-strategies-do-desk-based-workers-choose-to-reduce-their-musculoskeletal-discomfort-in-their-lower-backs/) - Are you a desk-worker struggling to alleviate your lower back pain? If yes, you are part of a growing movement of workers looking for ways to relieve musculoskeletal discomfort. In this article, we will explore evidence from the BeUpstanding program, highlighting the strategies that desk-based workers use to prevent or manage their discomfort in their
- [Push through the slump: how BeUpstanding's evidence-based strategies keep you mooving](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/10/push-through-the-slump-how-beupstandings-evidence-based-strategies-keep-you-mooving/) - Hit a Hump? Don’t Let It Slow You Down! We’ve reached the halfway point of the BeUpstanding program, a time when motivation often dips, and you may start to feel the natural slowdown in momentum. It’s completely normal to feel like you're losing steam, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop! Weeks 4 and
- [Reinforcing the Benefits of Moving More: The Journey of BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/10/reinforcing-the-benefits-of-moving-more-the-journey-of-beupstanding/) - We did it! We made a stand for our health. After two months of standing, moving, and embracing new habits, we’ve reached a significant milestone in the BeUpstanding program. But this is just the beginning of a journey toward happier and healthier lives. In weeks 6 and 8 of the program, the focus shifts to
- [Educate to Elevate: The Theory Behind BeUpstanding Weeks 2 and 5](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/10/educate-to-elevate-the-theory-behind-beupstanding-weeks-2-and-5/) - Feeling foggy? You’re not alone. When we sit for too long, our blood flow and metabolism slow down. This means less oxygen is supplied to our brain and we can feel fatigued and sluggish. So why not jump up and start feeling more focused and less tired? That’s exactly what the BeUpstanding intervention is all
- [Get Up and Get Moving: The Power of Good Theory in BeUpstanding Weeks 1 and 3](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/09/get-up-and-get-moving-the-power-of-good-theory-in-beupstanding-weeks-1-and-3/) - We’re leaping into action! We’ve committed to BeUpstanding, and now it’s time to get moving! That’s the focus of weeks 1 and 3 in the BeUpstanding program—bringing the team together and taking action to make sitting less and standing more the new norm. Starting a new behaviour can be daunting—where do you begin? How do
- [The Science Behind Getting Up: How Theory Shapes the BeUpstanding Program](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/09/the-science-behind-getting-up-how-theory-shapes-the-beupstanding-program/) - BeUpstanding encourages workers to "stand up, sit less, and move more." This 8-week program uses a "train-the-champion" approach, equipping workplace leaders with resources like posters, videos, and email templates to promote a culture of movement, resulting in better health, higher productivity, and reduced stress. But what ensures the program's effectiveness? The answer lies in the
- [How Does BeUpstanding Help Workers with their Lower Back Pain?](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/09/how-does-be-upstanding-help-workers-with-their-lower-back-pain/) - Do you often find your back aching after a long day at work? If so, you're not alone. Desk workers spend hours sitting every day at work, which makes back pain a common and often overlooked issue. What may start out as mild discomfort in the lower back can quickly worsen if not addressed, potentially
- [The Health Risks of Prolonged Occupational Sitting and the Benefits of Physical Activity](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/08/the-health-risks-of-prolonged-occupational-sitting-and-the-benefits-of-physical-activity/) - The 2020 World Health Organisation guidelines on physical activity highlighted the importance of reducing sedentary behaviour due to its negative health effects. However, the specific impact of prolonged sitting at work, particularly in the context of varying levels of physical activity, has not been fully explored. A recent prospective cohort study in Taiwan, published earlier
- [What is the goldilocks for sitting and standing time?](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/05/what-is-the-goldilocks-for-sitting-and-standing-time/) - A recent article from the Conversation showcased research from team members reporting on findings that explored one of the common questions asked in BeUpstanding - namely - what is the right balance between sitting and standing? The article was written by lead author Dr Christian Brakenridge and the original Conversation article was published on May
- [How to move more at work without getting side-eyed](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/04/how-to-move-more-at-work-without-getting-side-eyed/) - Compared to our hunter gatherer ancestors, the modern humans have become quite sedentary. Sedentary behaviour, defined as any activity done sitting, lying or reclining with low energy expenditure, occurs across the day and across multiple settings, including the workplace. However, this increase in prolonged, uninterrupted sedentary behaviour can have multiple detrimental impacts in both the
- [What motivates desk workers to sit less and move more?](https://beupstanding.blog/2024/02/what-motivates-desk-workers-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - How often do you find yourself sitting down for a long period of time? Due to the nature of our modern-day lives, this probably happens regularly. Maybe your job requires you to be seated at a computer for most of the day, or maybe you have found yourself reading BeUpstanding™ blog posts for hours. Do
- [What strategies work to sit less and move more?](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/12/what-strategies-work-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - What do you do to sit less and move more? Do you fill up your water bottle regularly? Take a stretching break? Have lunch away from your computer? As part of the BeUpstanding program, staff are asked to indicate the extent to which they took part in a range of 10 sit less strategies and
- [Optimising working from home – for you and your employer](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/10/optimising-working-from-home-for-you-and-your-employer/) - Easy traps to fall into Working from home (WFH) became a necessity during the covid pandemic and has persisted since, being the preferred option for many. Previous research on the effects of work relocation to the home environment has demonstrated an increase in sitting time and reduced physical activity for WFH workers1. WFH workers spend
- [How to motivate your team and keep them motivated](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/11/5269/) - You are the nominated Champion for your work’s BeUpstanding challenge. Congratulations! But, now you are wondering how to keep your team motivated to stick with it. How will your communications help your team feel driven to see out the challenge to the end? Fortunately, there’s more that you could consider in addition to the helpful
- [Turning that ‘why’ into ACTION](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/10/turning-that-why-into-action/) - If you had a look at our previous post about Finding Your 'Why' for reducing your sedentary time at work, you will have seen a bunch of questions asking you about why this change is important to you. In this blog, we’re picking up from that last question – what comes next? ­– and helping
- [Why a trip to the park may be your new best friend](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/10/why-a-trip-to-the-park-may-be-your-new-best-friend/) - It’s spring-time in Australia, which means more time outdoors. More picnics, more sunset walks, more swooping magpies… Despite the need for anti-histamines and straw-riddled helmets, spring in Australia offers warmth, greenery and beauty that sometimes gets lost among the long winter months of the southern states. So, what if we told you that these green
- [Finding your 'why' for moving more at work](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/08/finding-your-why-for-sitting-less-at-work/) - This won’t be like most articles that you’re used to reading online. You won’t find 6 quick steps to feeling more motivated to reduce sedentary time at work. You won’t see expert secrets that promise “one strategy to unlocking your inner drive”. What you might find is something more valuable to you as an individual.
- [Preventing burnout – UQ medical students aiming to expand research on tools at your disposal](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/10/preventing-burnout-uq-medical-students-aiming-to-expand-research-on-tools-at-your-disposal/) - Burnout: a pervasive and damaging condition Burnout is more than a trivial term to describe how you feel on Friday afternoon. In fact, a growing body of research suggests it is a chronic constellation of emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced sense of accomplishment1. Importantly, burnout does not discriminate, and can affect people in all professions.
- [How does the workplace environment impact on movement?](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/09/how-does-the-workplace-environment-impact-on-movement/) - Just take a minute to picture the environment of your workplace. What is the layout like? Are you required to get off your seat and walk to the printer located in a shared space, or do you scoot your seat to the end of the desk to retrieve that document? Are your colleagues or the
- [Interventions to reduce occupational sedentary time - review evidence](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/07/interventions-to-reduce-occupational-sedentary-time-review-evidence/) - A research group has recently published two meta-analyses - one on the effects of active workstations on reducing work sedentary time, and one examining the effectiveness of multi-component interventions to reduce workplace sedentary behaviour. Meta-analyses combine the results from multiple studies, and thus can provide higher quality evidence than a single study. They can also
- [Moving for your mind](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/04/moving-for-your-mind/) - We’ve all heard that moving is good for our bodies and that the more we do it, the better. Being active not only supports circulatory, muscular and skeletal system health, helping to make us fitter and stronger, it also has the power to reduce the likelihood of some cancers developing. So, what about our minds?
- [Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep Quality](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/03/sedentary-behaviour-and-sleep-quality/) - High-quality sleep is an important factor in sustaining health and improving well-being. Previous evidence has demonstrated the positive associations between increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviour (SB) with sleep quality. In a recent study published in Scientific Reports in January 2023, researchers in Japan aimed to explore the relationship between sedentary behaviour (SB), light-intensity
- [The importance of data](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/02/the-importance-of-data/) - As researchers, we like data. Data helps us to understand questions such as: is our program working? How is it working? Who is working for? Are we reaching the right people? Are champions running the program as we intended? Are there any barriers or facilitators to implementation? How can we improve? Good data is essential
- [How AI can help your team to BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/01/how-ai-can-help-your-team-to-beupstanding/) - OpenAI and their program ChatGPT is a gamechanger in how information is synthesised and delivered. While big issues, such as the implications of the program on the future of work are under discussion, for BeUpstanding champions, it provides a great opportunity to easily get ideas to help your team sit less and move more. We
- [Maximise your health: programs to help get you started](https://beupstanding.blog/2023/01/maximise-your-health-programs-to-help-get-you-started/) - Did you know, in addition to BeUpstanding, there are a number of other health promotion programs that are freely available? Here are 9 health promotion programs that you can implement at your workplace, and 10 programs you can take part in individually. Workplace Health Programs BeUpstanding If you are a reader of this blog, hopefully
- [A Menu of Strategies to Reduce Sitting and Promote Activity](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/12/a-menu-of-strategies-to-reduce-sitting-and-promote-activity/) - It has been well established that high levels of sitting can negatively impact on health and wellbeing, including increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Workplace sitting time has been recognised as an emergent occupational health and safety risk, with research now dedicated to finding effective, feasible and cost-effective strategies to reduce sitting
- [How 2 minute activity breaks during the workday can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/11/how-2-minute-activity-breaks-during-the-workday-can-reduce-your-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease/) - In a typical week in the office, workers on average can spend 30 hours of their workday sitting, with much of this accrued in prolonged, unbroken bouts. Sedentary behaviours, such as sitting, increases ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL–C), decreases ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL–C) levels and increases the risk of abnormal glucose metabolism. These physiological markers can contribute to
- [Sitting time under A-REST for police employees in the UK](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/11/sitting-time-under-a-rest-for-police-employees-in-the-uk/) - Police officers and staff are a workplace population with unique challenges when it comes to reducing time spent sitting. A recent study conducted at the Bedfordshire Police Headquarters in the UK investigated whether it is feasible to implement an intervention to reduce and break up prolonged sitting time among police employees. What was the intervention?
- [New resources to support physical activity](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/11/new-resources-to-support-physical-activity/) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion have released a new set of resources to help support everyone to be more active. As detailed on their website, the resources are part of the Move Your Way® campaign which was developed in 2018 to share the key recommendations from the second
- [Can we transfer what works in the office to the home work environment?](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/09/can-we-transfer-what-works-in-the-office-to-the-home-work-environment/) - COVID-19 has brought about massive shifts in working practices resulting in many employees now working at home/remote working at least some days of the week. While there have now been a number of studies addressing prolonged sitting at the workplace, how these strategies translate to the home work environment is less well understood. An article
- [Standing desks alongside other measures cut office workers' sitting time by an hour a day](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/08/standing-desks-alongside-other-measures-cut-office-workers-sitting-time-by-an-hour-a-day/) - Using a standing desk alongside a package of other measures to encourage office workers to sit less and move more, reduced sitting time by about an hour a day over one year, finds a trial published in The BMJ. These measures were also linked to small (though not clinically meaningful) improvements in stress, wellbeing, and energy
- [How your input is helping build BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/07/how-your-input-is-helping-build-beupstanding/) - The BeUpstanding program is based on over a decade of research evidence into what works to help desk workers to sit less and move more. Throughout the program we have worked with multiple stakeholders, including current and potential users of the toolkit, employees, managers, and policy and practice partners, to continue to improve the program.
- [Simple activities to be active at your desk - Part 1](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/04/simple-activities-to-be-active-at-your-desk/) - Guidelines recommend regular breaks from prolonged sitting, and at team BeUpstanding, we encourage breaks at least every 30 minutes. Here are three activities that you can do at your desk to help combat some of the impacts of prolonged sitting. Wall Sit with Calf Raise We all sit hunched over in our chairs whenever we
- [Modelling the potential health and economic benefits of reducing population sitting time in Australia](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/04/modelling-the-potential-health-and-economic-benefits-of-reducing-population-sitting-time-in-australia/) - Strong evidence indicates that excessive time spent sitting (sedentary behaviour) is detrimentally associated with multiple chronic diseases. A paper titled “Modelling the potential health and economic benefits of reducing population sitting time in Australia” has recently been published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity and describes the development of the first Australian sedentary
- [Staying physically active during self-quarantine - guidance from WHO](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/06/staying-physically-active-during-self-quarantine-guidance-from-who/) - With COVID-19 cases still high and influenza cases rapidly escalating, we are continuing to spend substantial amounts of time confined to home. The WHO recently released guidance on why and how to stay physically active during self-quarantine. The article, which is available here, has been reproduced below. Although written for the European region, the key
- [Simple activities to be active at your desk – Part 3](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/05/simple-activities-to-be-active-at-your-desk-part-3/) - Desk-based workers can spend a lot of time at their desk sitting. If you are a regular follow of this blog, you will know that high levels of sitting time can have several detrimental impacts on health and wellbeing, including on cognitive function, risk of diabetes, physical function and quality of life. Prolonged sitting –
- [What did champions like about the BeUpstanding program?](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/05/what-did-champions-like-about-the-beupstanding-program/) - Upon completing the 8-week implementation phase of BeUpstanding, champions are asked to fill out a program completion survey via the BeUpstanding toolkit. The survey asks various questions about what strategies they did as a team, facilitators and barriers to implementing the strategies, as well as their experience as a champion in delivering the program. As
- [Simple activities to be active at your desk - Part 2](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/04/simple-activities-to-be-active-at-your-desk-part-2/) - Guidelines recommend regular breaks from prolonged sitting, and at team BeUpstanding, we encourage breaks at least every 30 minutes. Here are some activities that you can do at your desk to help combat some of the impacts of prolonged sitting. Individuals who sit for a prolonged amount of time tend to have rounded shoulders, tight
- [How do BeUpstanding teams choose their top 3 strategies to stand up, sit less and move more?](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/04/how-do-beupstanding-teams-choose-their-top-3-strategies-to-stand-up-sit-less-and-move-more/) - One of the key components of the BeUpstanding program is to hold a staff consultation workshop with all team members. The aim of the workshop is to provide information about the program to staff, give them the opportunity to discuss potential ways in which they can stand up, sit less, and move more at work,
- [Champion Insights - Barriers to engaging management and staff in BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/03/champion-insights-barriers-to-engaging-management-and-staff-in-beupstanding/) - Implementing a well-being program in a workplace can come with some challenges, one of which can be engaging staff and/or management in the program. As part of the national trial of BeUpstanding we are interested in learning what some of the barriers were in relation to engaging staff and management in the BeUpstanding program, a
- [Economics of Sedentary Behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/03/economics-of-sedentary-behaviour/) - It is well established that sedentary behaviour is an established risk factor for several diseases; however, its economic impacts are less understood. Published in Preventative Medicine last week, a paper titled “Economics of sedentary behaviour: A systematic review of cost of illness, cost-effectiveness, and return on investment studies” is the first review that has investigated
- [Can Too Much Sitting be Contributing to Depression?](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/03/can-too-much-sitting-be-contributing-to-depression/) - A recent blog post titled ‘Can Too much Sitting be Contributing to Depression’ was published by the Sedentary Behaviour Research Network. It looked at the relationship between sitting and depression and reported that the research seems to support the idea that excessive sitting is positively correlated with an increase in depression. It also highlighted two
- [Champion Insights - How BeUpstanding has Impacted Workplace Culture](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/12/champion-insights-how-beupstanding-has-impacted-workplace-culture/) - The BeUpstanding program was developed to support work teams to address the emergent work health and safety issue of excessive sitting. Through taking part in the program, it is hoped that the various strategies teams implement to sit less and move more in the workplace lead to sustainable changes in their organisation and create a
- [BeUpstanding Champion Perspectives: What Makes a Good Champion](https://beupstanding.blog/2022/02/beupstanding-champion-perspectives-what-makes-a-good-champion/) - In a previous blog article titled ‘What makes a good champion’ we wrote about some of the qualities that make an effective workplace champion. Previous research suggests that those who have a genuine passion for health and wellbeing and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to inspire others towards a healthier lifestyle (Healy et al., 2018)
- [COVID-19 saw us sitting for longer and diabetes rates increasing](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/12/2555/) - COVID saw us sitting longer – and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years. Time to get moving Christian Brakenridge, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and David Dunstan, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute New figures show global diabetes prevalence has increased by 16% in the past two years, with 537 million adults (aged 20-79) now
- [How our early adopters helped to shape BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/11/how-our-early-adopters-helped-to-shape-beupstanding/) - The BeUpstanding program is based on over a decade of evidence into what works to help support desk-based workers sit less and move more. The foundation for the program was the Stand Up Victoria study, a randomised controlled trial where the research team delivered the intervention components and ran the evaluation. The initial translation of
- [Champion Insights - Maintaining Strategies to Sit Less and Move More](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/11/champion-insights-maintaining-strategies-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - One of the core goals of BeUpstanding is to assist workplaces to create a culture where sitting less and moving more is the norm. This means not only looking at individual changes that desk-based workers can make but also helping workplaces to make sustainable changes to the work environment, policy and culture. In order to
- [Team profile - BreastScreen North Brisbane](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/11/team-profile-breastscreen-north-brisbane/) - We have so many amazing teams and champions taking part in BeUpstanding. Check out our latest team profile from the awesome team at BreastScreen North Brisbane.
- [How does the pandemic ‘encourage’ sedentary behaviour?](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/10/how-does-the-pandemic-encourage-sedentary-behaviour/) - The pandemic had certainty hit the world and changed everyone’s habits and routines. To slow down the spread, and prevent worsening of the impacts, the governments of many countries implemented tight restrictions on movement and socialisation. Although these measurements are highly effective and important in allaying the spread of COVID-19, the limitations, which included restrictions
- [How supportive are Australian workplaces for sitting less and moving more?](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/10/how-supportive-are-australian-workplaces-for-sitting-less-and-moving-more/) - The BeUpstanding program is about supporting desk-based workers to sit less and move more. However, sitting and moving behaviour at work is influenced by a lot of different things besides individual preferences, including job roles and tasks, the social environment (including whether other people are regularly up and about), policies (such as flexible work hours),
- [Does taking small breaks really work?](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/09/does-taking-small-breaks-really-work/) - A recent research article published by the American Journal of Physiology in 2021, showed that standing and moving around every 30 minutes for at least 3 minutes, taking at least 15 steps during this time, can reduce the negative health complications of prolonged sitting, such as high blood glucose and cholesterol levels. The findings, which
- [Investment and usage of sit-stand workstations](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/09/investment-and-usage-of-sit-stand-workstations/) - One strategy that has been shown to result in substantial reductions in workplace sedentary time, particularly when accompanied by behaviour change programs like BeUpstanding, has been the use of sit-stand workstations. These workstations allow a user to shift between a sitting and standing posture while working on their computer. The popularity of sit-stand workstations in
- [What our international teams are aiming to achieve with BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/09/what-our-international-teams-are-aiming-to-achieve-with-beupstanding/) - Although BeUpstanding was initially designed to target Australian based workplaces, the program is available globally. To date, we have had over 160 teams from 35 countries outside of Australia sign up to the program. Most of the teams are from the United Kingdom and the United States, however, we also have teams from the Czech
- [Who are our small businesses taking part in BeUpstanding?](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/09/who-are-our-small-businesses-taking-part-in-beupstanding/) - Small business is one of the priority sectors that we are targeting for our national implementation trial of BeUpstanding. In a previous blog, Bernice Chong reported on why small business is one of our priority sectors. In this blog, she looks at the characteristics of the small businesses taking part in BeUpstanding. Over 100 Australian small
- [Small but Significant: Why BeUpstanding thinks Australian Small Business is a Priority](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/05/small-but-significant-why-beupstanding-thinks-australian-small-business-is-a-priority/) - Small business is one of the priority sectors that we are targeting for our national implementation trial of BeUpstanding. But why is small business identified as a key sector? Bernice Chong is doing her health promotion placement for her Master of Health Psychology with the BeUpstanding team, investigating the unique considerations of running workplace health
- [Sitting less and moving more for heart health](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/08/sitting-less-and-moving-more-for-heart-health/) - A new article by two of the BeUpstanding academic team - Professor David Dunstan and Professor Neville Owen - highlights the importance of supporting adults to both move more and sit less for their cardiovascular health – something that the BeUpstanding team strongly endorse! The article, published in Nature Reviews Cardiology, provides a great summary
- [Mix it up for musculoskeletal health: a webinar](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/07/mix-it-up-for-musculoskeletal-health-a-webinar/) - One of BeUpstanding's lead investigators, Associate Professor Genevieve Healy, presented at the recent national Musculoskeletal Disorders Symposium in June. The event was held virtually and hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, on behalf of the Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities in Australia, and featured international and national experts, industry case studies, and online exhibitors
- [Thirty minute’s exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but adding light movement can help](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/05/thirty-minutes-exercise-wont-counteract-sitting-all-day-but-adding-light-movement-can-help/) - It is recommended that we do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day – or 150 minutes a week – to stay healthy. But 30 minutes accounts for just 2% of the day. And many of us spend most of the rest of the time sitting - which can adversely impact on our health.
- [Seeking workers with type 2 diabetes to sit less and move more](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/05/seeking-workers-with-type-2-diabetes-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - BeUpstanding is about supporting workers to sit less and move more through raising awareness and creating a supportive culture for change. At this stage, there is no individual support provided for staff (though stay tuned on that!). However, many of the BeUpstanding research team are also involved with the OPTIMISE study, which is about understanding
- [UK survey highlights the impact of the lockdown on sedentary time](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/04/uk-survey-highlights-the-impact-of-the-lockdown-on-sedentary-time/) - The annual Active Sitting Survey® run in the UK found that 47% of office workers surveys spent nearly their whole working day (7+ hours) sedentary, up from 26% pre-pandemic. Two thirds of respondents also indicated that their workday sitting time had increased during lockdown. Active Working have been carrying out the annual survey of over
- [Free webinar on why and how to reduce sedentary behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/03/free-webinar-on-why-and-how-to-reduce-sedentary-behaviour/) - The International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) has paired up with WHO to run a series of webinars based on the release of the WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. The latest one on the 4th March featured BeUpstanding principal investigator A/Prof Genevieve Healy as part of the line-up, talking about
- [WHO releases 2020 Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines](https://beupstanding.blog/2021/01/who-releases-2020-physical-activity-and-sedentary-behaviour-guidelines/) - In late 2020, the World Health Organisation released their guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. The development and/or updating of guidelines follows a clear protocol to ensure that the best available evidence is used. A full summary and explanation of the guidelines can be found here. For physical activity, it is recommended that all
- [The impact of COVID-19 on staff taking part in BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/12/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-staff-taking-part-in-beupstanding/) - In a previous article, we looked at how COVID-19 had impacted champions implementing the BeUpstanding program in the workplace. The snapshot survey found that working from a home environment, team communication, keeping staff motivated and increased workload during COVID-19 were the biggest challenges to implementing the program. Since COVID-19, 56% of champions reported their team
- [New report examines occupational sitting and mental health in young people](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/12/new-report-examines-occupational-sitting-and-mental-health-in-young-people/) - A new report, funded by Wellcome, explores the potential health risks associated with high levels of occupational sitting and methods to reduce excessive sitting in the workplace or home working environment. Below is a summary of the report, taken from here. A full summary of the report can be found here, while a summary presentation
- [What does and doesn't work in gamification?](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/12/what-does-and-doesnt-work-in-gamification/) - A few weeks ago, this blog discussed how gamification might be used to support workers to sit less and move more. In this blog, Duncan Robertson reports on the second part of his literature review, which examined common features that worked and didn't work for gamification, as well as some key considerations used to change
- [Why are workplaces wanting to BeUpstanding? Part 2: Knowledge and the Environment](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/12/why-are-workplaces-wanting-to-beupstanding-part-2-knowledge-and-the-environment/) - As part of the sign-up process to the BeUpstanding program, we ask workplace champions what they aim to achieve with the program. We have had our clever UQ psychology students analysing the responses and sorting the findings into main themes. In a previous blog article we reported on two of the most common themes, which
- [Have you ever realised how much time you sit in a day?](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/11/have-you-ever-realised-how-much-time-you-sit-in-a-day/) - Here at team BeUpstanding, we are all about sitting less and moving more. The BeUpstanding program helps teams to achieve this through raising awareness and creating a culture change so that a more dynamic workplace is the norm. But what if you need some additional support to help you move more? Or even just to
- [How do office spatial environments influence sitting time and face-to-face interactions?](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/11/how-do-office-spatial-environments-influence-sitting-time-and-face-to-face-interactions/) - Many people now work in office-based jobs, which can be highly sedentary. As high levels of sitting time are associated with increased mortality and chronic disease risk, there has been increasing interest in effective strategies to reduce sitting in workplaces. The spatial design of office environments may potentially influence sitting and other workplace behaviours. For
- [Life and work after coronavirus](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/08/life-and-work-after-coronavirus/) - The coronavirus has rapidly changed the way we live and work. It has also exposed stark inequities between those who can work safely from their home and those who have to physically attend a workplace. This great animated article and thought piece from the BBC explores what the future may look like in a post-covid
- [Using gamification to help workers sit less and move more](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/11/using-gamification-to-help-workers-sit-less-and-move-more/) - Here at team BeUpstanding we are always looking for new ways to support workers to sit less and move more. You may have already read some previous blogs on this subject, like this article on mobile apps. In this next part of the blog series, Duncan Robertson, a final year UQ Bachelor of Health Science
- [The impact of COVID-19 on BeUpstanding Champions: a snapshot survey](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/11/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-beupstanding-champions-a-snapshot-survey/) - COVID-19 has changed the way we live, connect and work. During these unprecedented times, significant changes within the workplace have been taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the health and safety of our communities. Here at team BeUpstanding we recognise that changes in the workplace and business operations presents new opportunities and
- [Health Apps: The solution for a healthier lifestyle?](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/10/health-apps-the-solution-for-a-healthier-lifestyle/) - These days there’s just about an app for everything, so what about an app that helps improve your health at the reach of your back pocket? One of the marvels of the 21st century, the smartphone has come to the limelight and with it, the plethora of mobile applications, or “apps” accessible at our fingertips.
- [Why are Workplaces wanting to BeUpstanding? Part 1: Health and Behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/10/why-are-workplaces-wanting-to-beupstanding-part-1-health-and-behaviour/) - The BeUpstanding program has just celebrated its 3rd birthday. Designed to support workers to sit less and move more for their health and wellbeing, the program has seen over 650 workplaces sign up and over 45,000 employees exposed to the sit less, move more messaging. But why do workplaces want to take part in BeUpstanding
- [Wherever you work, a safe and healthy workplace is for everyone](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/10/wherever-you-work-a-safe-and-healthy-workplace-is-for-everyone/) - By now we all know that the COVID-19 global pandemic has caused an unprecedented change in how and where people are working. Helping people to sit less and move more at work has been a key priority in recent years, with much of the focus being on the office workplace. The phrases ‘pre-COVID’ and ‘COVID-normal’
- [National implementation trial of BeUpstanding – who is taking part?](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/09/national-implementation-trial-of-beupstanding-who-is-taking-part/) - The BeUpstanding program is currently being evaluated in the context of a national implementation trial. With over 100 consents into the trial, we are seeing participation from across the country and across all our priority sectors: call centres, small business, regional/remote, blue collar and government. So what do we know about who is taking part
- [Happy 3rd Birthday BeUpstanding!](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/09/happy-3rd-birthday-beupstanding/) - On September 1st, BeUpstanding celebrated three years of going online. In that time, we have had over 650 workplaces unlock the toolkit, with potentially more than 56,000 staff exposed to the program! We have also published over 100 blogs! Of course, the journey to supporting workers to sit less and move more has been a
- [New video resources available on creating healthy and safe computer work](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/08/new-video-resources-available-on-creating-healthy-and-safe-computer-work/) - The Queensland Government has released a series of fantastic resources on creating healthy and safe computer work. There are six videos in the series, including: selecting and adjusting your chair, setting up your workstation, visual comfort for computer work, working from home, mobile computer work, and the video we are featuring today - how to
- [Need a prompt to get up? We road tested some break apps for your computer and phone](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/07/need-a-prompt-to-get-up-we-road-tested-some-break-apps-for-your-computer-and-phone/) - So imagine this scenario: piping hot coffee on your desk, paperwork and pens strewn across your table, you sit in your swivel office chair and your hands eagerly move towards your keyboard. All of a sudden, your coffee has turned cold, fearful symptoms of repetitive strain injury start to show, four hours have passed and
- [Tips from Champions for running a health and wellbeing program with a remote working team](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/06/tips-from-champions-for-running-beupstanding-with-a-remote-working-team/) - With staff moving to working more from home as a result of COVID-19, this can present additional challenges to running health and well-being programs within a workplace. We have had many workplaces contact us to ask whether they can still implement BeUpstanding if staff are not located in the office or onsite and the good
- [BeUpstanding features in a podcast](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/07/beupstanding-features-in-a-podcast/) - Dr Ana Goode and A/Prof Genevieve Healy - the lead investigators on BeUpstanding - featured on the latest episode of the Physical Activity Researcher podcast - a Finnish initiative. They discuss the evidence that underpins BeUpstanding, the impact of COVID-19 on the program, and some simple strategies workplaces can do right away to start sitting
- [The importance of social support during isolation](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/06/the-importance-of-social-support-during-isolation/) - Social support involves having a network of friends, family and peers that you can turn to in times of need. Psychologists and other mental health professionals often talk about the importance of having a strong social support network. Why is having social support particularly relevant during social isolation? In the time of COVID-19 pandemic, you may
- [Staying motivated during a pandemic - a personal reflection](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/05/staying-motivated-during-a-pandemic-a-personal-reflection/) - This personal piece was written by Jade Lim - a 4th year psychology student at UQ as part of her placement with the BeUpstanding team As we are all practicing social distancing rules, the majority of us are working from home. While doing university remotely, I felt like I have been stuck in a continuous
- [Developing a workplace culture when working remotely](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/06/developing-a-workplace-culture-when-working-remotely/) - During the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Australian government had implemented social isolation in an effort to flatten the curve. Many office-based employees were encouraged to work from home in order to minimize the risk of individual’s exposure to COVID-19 through face to face contact. While working from home is reasonably practicable with the current available
- [Tips for running Health and Well-being programs with a remote working team](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/06/tips-for-running-health-and-wellbeing-programs-with-a-remote-working-team/) - COVID-19 has upended business operations on a global scale and has forced many workplaces to rapidly transition to staff working remotely. However, with organisations adapting to change and staff experiencing the benefits of working from home, it may be the case that the shift towards telecommuting is here to stay. While the focus of organisations
- [BeUpstanding study protocol published](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/05/beupstanding-study-protocol-published/) - Many of our work teams who have signed up for BeUpstanding are taking part in a national evaluation of the program. This evaluation is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC) in partnership with our fantastic policy and practice partners. We have now published the protocol of this evaluation, and
- [It is a marathon - not a sprint: perspectives from quarantine](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/04/it-is-marathon-not-a-sprint-perspectives-from-quarantine/) - This personal post is written by guest blogger Meg Grealy - who speaks of her experience of returning from overseas and into quarantine. Had you asked me in January, or even the beginning of March, what my April days were looking like they would sound achievable, nothing too extreme, just the routine of a
- [Virtual Workouts You Can Do From Home](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/04/virtual-workouts-you-can-do-from-home/) - With social distancing regulations in place and gyms forced to close you are likely finding yourself adjusting to life indoors. But just because you may not be able to do your usual forms of exercise, it doesn’t mean you should stop altogether. Exercise not only has multiple benefits to your physical health but it is
- [How pets help us to sit less and move more](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/05/how-pets-help-us-to-sit-less-and-move-more/) - Due to the current COVID-19 situation, social distancing and self-isolation measures have been implemented across the globe. With more people confined in their homes, there is less opportunity for people to lead active lifestyles. This is particularly concerning given that physical inactivity is directly linked to the development of chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular
- [Health impacts of sedentary behaviour interventions: new evidence](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/04/health-impacts-of-sedentary-behaviour-interventions-new-evidence/) - One of the questions that we are frequently asked is about the health impacts of supporting adults to stand up, sit less and move more. Our team has just published a systematic review and meta-analysis examining this question in relation to indicators of heart and metabolic health in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The
- [3 Tips from a Health Coach to Staying Active and Healthy when Working From Home](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/04/3-tips-from-a-health-coach-to-staying-active-and-healthy-when-working-from-home/) - One of the biggest problems from working at home can be inactivity. There’s no walking to get a cup of coffee, visiting a nearby colleague, taking the stairs to the bathroom or those incidental types of activity that come from being in a workplace with people and areas spread out. Everything is within easy reach
- [Some quick ideas for your team to BeUpstanding when working remotely](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/03/some-quick-ideas-for-your-team-to-beupstanding-when-working-remotely/) - One of the core principals of BeUpstanding is to build a supportive team culture that supports more movement, more often. But, how do you do that when members of your team are working from home or offsite? At team BeUpstanding we are working on a bunch of new resources to help support you and your
- [How to BeUpstanding by Cutting the Commute](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/01/how-to-beupstanding-by-cutting-the-commute/) - The 40-hour work week, a staple of modern office employment, is seldom questioned. In an article for the Canadian publication The Globe and Mail, author Cynthia McQueen asks us, in the age of the videoconferencing and interconnectedness though the internet of things why do we commute at all? The cost of a rigid 9-5 day
- [How You Can Sit Less and Move More When Working From Home](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/02/how-you-can-sit-less-and-move-more-when-working-from-home/) - These days many workplaces have flexible working arrangements that enable staff to work from home (telecommute) one or more days a week. Telecommuting can reduce business expenses significantly and increase employee satisfaction and productivity. The advantages for staff working from home are many: You can wear comfy clothes A custom environment with as little or
- [Hack for a home office - article from ABC online 31st March](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/03/hack-for-a-home-office-article-from-abc-online-31st-march/) - This article was posted by the ABC online on the 31st March, 2020. You can find the original article here. Working from home during coronavirus shutdown? These hacks may help keep ease the pain of your home office ABC Health & Wellbeing - By Genelle Weule Kitchen benchtops and dining room tables around Australia have become
- [Keep it moving - fact sheets from Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute now available](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/03/keep-it-moving-fact-sheets-now-available/) - One of the Academic partners on BeUpstanding - Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute - has put together some fantastic resources and fact sheets to help people keep it moving during the pandemic. Below is a snip from their healthy adults fact sheet. They also have fact sheets for people living with heart disease, people living
- [Suddenly Sedentary: How I Learned to Move More in Medical School](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/03/suddenly-sedentary-how-i-learned-to-move-more-in-medical-school/) - A personal story of sitting less and moving more by Connor Soles Before coming to Queensland to study in the Doctor of Medicine program I considered myself an active person. I commuted by bicycle to my then-job as a medical scribe where I followed physicians into consultations and composed hospital charts on a mobile workstation.
- [Get the Commonwealth Standing](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/01/get-the-commonwealth-standing/) - I was perusing the British movement blog Get Britain Standing when I came across their solutions page. Get Britain Standing is a resource for employers much like Australia’s BeUpstanding, which focuses on a healthier Britain by reducing the prolonged hours of sitting that accompany many jobs. Their upcoming nationwide event On Your Feet Britain is
- [Six Strategies For Sitting Less](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/06/six-strategies-for-sitting-less/) - Six Strategies for Sitting Less Scratching your head on how your team can BeUpstanding? A recent study by Hadgraft and colleagues and published in the journal BMC Public Health, explored office workers attitudes around reducing workplace sitting. They also sought out workers opinions on a variety of strategies aimed at reducing occupational sitting, which were
- [Surprising Data on the Cost of Sitting in the UK](https://beupstanding.blog/2020/01/surprising-data-on-the-cost-of-sitting-in-the-uk/) - Get Britain Standing’s page on costs of prolonged sitting for the employer has some surprising facts. The page breaks these down into three categories absenteeism, presenteeism, and costs to engagement and wellbeing. What is presenteeism you may ask? I’m sure we’ve all felt it before. I can recall showing up to work feeling “out of
- [The Goldilocks Zone for Movement](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/12/the-goldilocks-zone-for-movement/) - It takes no large leap of the imagination to see that the human body was not shaped for a life in an office chair, car, or couch. Our ancestors were habitual movers constantly engaging in mild to moderate exercise. That is all well and good you may say, but as westerners with lives dominated by
- [Health Benefits of Urban Green Spaces](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/11/health-benefits-of-urban-green-spaces/) - A recent article from the BBC contained a shocking statistic that the average American spends “90% of their time indoors.” Though only a survey of the United States, it’s not hard to imagine that across the globe westerners are similarly confined to our homes or places of work. But why should this matter? The author
- [BeUpstanding: Who has taken part so far?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/11/beupstanding-who-has-taken-part-so-far/) - BeUpstanding is a big project. I mean really big. Besides the main program of research and the associated NHMRC Implementation Trial, we have a range of students working on projects in the background, helping to expand the evidence base around what works to help people stand up, sit less and move more. I’m Jason, one
- [How are teams choosing to BeUpstanding?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/how-are-work-teams-choosing-to-beupstanding/) - A critical part of the BeUpstanding program is choosing three strategies as a team to BeUpstanding. Some of our previous blog posts have provided suggestions from the evidence for strategies to sit less and gain momentum for change. But what have our BeUpstanding teams been doing? Below are some of the more common strategies teams have
- [Benefits of Walking to Work](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/benefits-of-walking-to-work/) - By Anna Rasmussen On the 4th October it was Diabetes Australia Walk to Work Day. Walking has become an integral part of my daily routine. I spend between two and ten hours each week walking to and from destinations including university or the hospital where I study, the weekend markets, or the shops. The World
- [Stand Up & Stand Out for All the Right Reasons](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/stand-up-stand-out-for-all-the-right-reasons/) - Making the first move to engage in standing behaviours and to promote a standing work environment can be intimidating as your team is challenging social norms ingrained over a lifetime of seated environments. That is why week 3 of our BeUpstanding program focuses on raising awareness and challenging these social norms. While biologically speaking the
- [Standing Up To Sedentary Working](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/06/standing-up-to-sedentary-working/) - The following article was written by Sophie O’Connell and published in Occupational Health and Wellbeing on the 7th June 2019. The modern world and the constant pursuit of technological growth have almost eliminated the need for movement in our daily lives. While commuting we sit in our cars or on the bus; at work we
- [Achieving Social Change: How Programs Like BeUpstanding Make a Difference](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/achieving-social-change-how-programs-like-beupstanding-make-a-difference/) - BeUpstanding wants to help make workplaces everywhere more dynamic, active, and healthy. Built on a foundation of over ten years of research signalling the benefits of sitting less and moving more in the workplace, the BeUpstanding program was designed to change the way we work and think about our health for the better. But if
- [How to be a Safety Champion](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/how-to-be-a-safety-champion/) - This month is Safe Work Month and the theme is Be a Safety Champion. Comcare hosted a series of regional events to mark Safe Work Month, with BeUpstanding featuring as an exemplar of a program that uses a train-the-champion model. You can download and view the presentations from here. One of the key things to help
- [Being The Best Champion For Your Workplace: Understanding The Psychology of Leadership](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/09/being-the-best-champion-for-your-workplace-understanding-the-psychology-of-leadership/) - As a BeUpstanding champion, you will be leading your organisation in forming healthier habits and creating a dynamic workplace culture; but it’s no secret that taking on new leadership roles like this one can be daunting, especially if you feel as though you don’t fit the bill. Recent research suggests that just having self-doubt about
- [Safe Work Month - Free Community Breakfast](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/09/safe-work-month-free-community-breakfast/) - This October is National Safe Work Month, an initiative of Safe Work Australia. Safe Work Month focuses on asking workers and employers across Australia to commit to building safe and healthy workplaces for all Australians. To launch Safe Work Month, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are hosting a free breakfast on Wednesday 2 October 2019
- [Do move a muscle](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/do-move-a-muscle/) - It is hard to imagine too many situations in the office where you would need to freeze and not move a muscle. Hence - our week 4 poster invites BeUpstanding participants to “do move a muscle”, and to do so regularly throughout the day. But what are the benefits of doing this? When we are
- [Sitting can slow your stomach – Part 1](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/09/sitting-can-slow-your-stomach-part-1/) - Have you ever experienced stomach pains, discomfort, or indigestion after sitting too long at your desk? While exercise has long been anecdotally thought to influence digestion, more recent research has been exploring the impact of physical inactivity on digestion. This post will explore some ways exercise and inactivity influences your gut, as well as the
- [National Safe Work Month](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/10/national-safe-work-month/) - October is National Safe Work Month – a time for workplaces to consider how they can build a safe and healthy workplace for all Australians. This year, Safe Work Australia’s theme for Safe Work Month is ‘Be a Safety Champion’. This is meant to encourage employers and workers from all occupations and industries to become
- [How Can Using a Standing Desk Affect Your Productivity](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/09/how-can-using-a-standing-desk-affect-your-productivity/) - This article is re-posted from a Sedentary Behaviour Research Network blog post on 3rd July 2019. Recently, research into the topic of excessive sitting, or “sedentary behaviour”, has been making headlines. The risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, that comes with high levels of sitting is becoming more evident (1). Office workers
- [“Sit less—move more and more often”: all physical activity is beneficial for longevity](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/08/sit-less-move-more-and-more-often-all-physical-activity-is-beneficial-for-longevity/) - This article was originally published in the BMJ Opinion on 21st August 2019. New research shows that any level of movement decreases risk of premature death, so get moving say Ulf Ekelund and Thomas Yates It is well established that physical activity of a moderate or vigorous intensity (such as brisk walking) is good for
- [Why Some Employers Are Paying Their Employees to Exercise](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/08/why-some-employers-are-paying-their-employees-to-exercise/) - This article written by Katie MacAskill was originally published on 31 July 2019 on The Sedentary Behaviour Research Network (SBRN) website. Exercising has been proven over and over again to benefit physical and mental health. In the context of the workplace, countless researchers have seen improvements in employee time management, productivity, focus, personability and more
- [BeUpstanding features in Canberra](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/08/beupstanding-features-in-canberra/) - On the 1st of August, lead investigator for BeUpstanding - Associate Professor Genevieve Healy - spoke at a Commonwealth Safety Managers Forum event in Canberra to promote the BeUpstanding program and the exciting new updates that are now available. If you haven't seen any of the updates, make sure you head over to BeUpstanding to
- [An Exercise Regimen Everyone Can Squeeze In](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/08/an-exercise-regimen-everyone-can-squeeze-in/) - The following article was written by Emmanuel Stamatakis and published in The Conversation on the 21st February 2019. Have you recently carried heavy shopping bags up a few flights of stairs? Or run the last 100 metres to the station to catch your train? If you have, you may have unknowingly been doing a style of
- [How Age and Prolonged Sitting Can Effect Spine Stiffness, Postures and Discomfort](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/07/how-age-and-prolonged-sitting-can-effect-spine-stiffness-postures-and-discomfort/) - Recent research by Gruevski K and Callaghan J, and published in Ergonomics on 19th April 2019, looked at the effect of age and sex on passive spine stiffness, postures and discomfort in response to seated work. They noted that understanding age-specific postures and pain development patterns during sitting exposures are particularly relevant given the ageing
- [Why Sitting Is Bad For You - An Animated Explanation](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/06/why-sitting-is-bad-for-you-an-animated-explanation/) - This TEDEd talk provides some great visuals of why we are supporting workers to BeUpstanding
- [Direct Healthcare Costs Of Sedentary Behaviour In The UK](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/05/direct-healthcare-costs-of-sedentary-behaviour-in-the-uk/) - The following press release originally appeared on the BMJ Newsroom and was published on March 23rd 2019. Spending large amounts of time sitting or lounging around during the day is linked to around 70,000 deaths per year in the UK and the NHS spends in excess of £0.7bn per year treating the health consequences, suggests
- [What Makes A Good Champion?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/05/what-makes-a-good-champion/) - Are you interested in becoming a workplace champion? Maybe you are looking for someone to assume this role in your workplace but you are unsure where to start. You might ask yourself what makes a ‘good’ workplace champion? Previous research suggests that the most effective workplace champions are those who have a genuine passion for
- [Americans Are Sitting at Record Rates. Here’s Why That’s So Dangerous](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/05/americans-are-sitting-at-record-rates-heres-why-thats-so-dangerous/) - The following article was written by Alice Park and was originally published by Time on April 23, 2019. Every day, we modern humans stay comfortably seated on our behinds for hours at a time: binge watching shows on Netflix, pecking away on keyboards at work, scrolling through social media feeds. But do people really sit
- [Forget Standing Desks: To Stay Healthy, You've Got To Move All Day](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/04/forget-standing-desks-to-stay-healthy-youve-got-to-move-all-day/) - The following article, written by Christopher Keyes, was published by The Guardian on February 6th, 2019. If you want to dedicate yourself to a lifetime of good habits, don’t start at the gym. Start at the office. A few years ago, James Levine, a doctor of endo­crinology at the Mayo Clinic, sparked a radical change
- [Take a Stand for Ergonomics](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/08/take-a-stand-for-ergonomics/) - Prolonged, uninterrupted sitting is bad for your health. Sitting in one place without moving for an extended period of time, is associated with an increased risk for obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Other aspects of health are also impacted. While it may sound counterintuitive, prolonged sitting can also increase symptoms of muscle pain. “Ergonomics” is the
- [How Much Do Sedentary People Really Need To Move? It’s Less Than You Think](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/04/how-much-do-sedentary-people-really-need-to-move-its-less-than-you-think/) - The following article was originally posted by the Conversation on April 23, 2019 and was written by Emmanuel Stamatakis, Joanne Gale, and Melody Ding. People who spend much of their day sitting may need to move around less than we thought to counteract their sedentary lifestyle, new research shows. Our research, published today in the Journal
- [Sitting for More Than 13 Hours a Day May Sabotage the Benefits of Exercise](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/04/sitting-for-more-than-13-hours-a-day-may-sabotage-the-benefits-of-exercise/) - The following article, written by Gretchen Reynolds, was originally posted by the New York Times on April 10, 2019. Sitting for most of the day could make us resistant to the usual metabolic benefits of exercise, according to a small but worrying new study. The findings, in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggest that inactivity may
- [A little about the UQ BeUpstanding™ team!](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/03/a-little-about-the-uq-beupstanding-team/) - WayAhead Workplaces recently featured us on their website! If you want to learn a little more about the UQ BeUpstanding team, click here, or read on below. NAME The BeUpstanding™ Team A/Prof Genevieve Healy, Dr Ana Goode, Jennifer Burzic JOB TITLES Genevieve: Principal Research Fellow Ana: Research Fellow Jen: Research Assistant ORGANISATION The University of
- [Can sitting less decrease your risk of heart disease?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/03/can-sitting-less-decrease-your-risk-of-heart-disease/) - The following article, written by Gautam Ramesh, Andrea LaCroix, and John Bellettiere, was originally published on February 25, 2019 in The Conversation. You can read the original article here. Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. In a new study of 5,638
- [Health Check: do we really need to take 10,000 steps a day?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/02/health-check-do-we-really-need-to-take-10000-steps-a-day/) - The following article, written by Corneel Vandelanotte, Kerry Mummery, Mitch Duncan, and Wendy Brown, was originally published in The Conversation on February 6th, 2019. You can read the original article here. Regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. Best of all, it’s free, we can do it anywhere
- [Discovery Interviews: What are they, why we are doing them, and what have we found?](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/02/discovery-interviews-what-are-they-why-we-are-doing-them-and-what-have-we-found/) - The BeUpstanding™ team have recently been out and about talking to and interviewing champions, potential champions, teams, and workplaces about their experience of taking part in BeUpstanding. Today we are going to take a look at what discovery interviews are, what they are used for, and why we are doing them. Most importantly we are
- [What is the link between Stress, Team Cohesion, and BeUpstanding™?](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/12/what-is-the-link-between-stress-team-cohesion-and-beupstanding/) - At team BeUpstanding™, we are not only interested in how our program impacts on raising awareness, building culture, and changing behaviour to support workers to stand up, sit less, and move more, but also on its broader impact on health, productivity and wellbeing. The following blog is written by Jemieca Loeffler who undertook her honours
- [The Stone Age Brain and How it Affects Our Physical Activity Levels](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/09/the-stone-age-brain-and-how-it-affects-our-physical-activity-levels/) - Our physical activity levels have never been lower – can we look to our Homo sapiens ancestors for answers? We live in a rapidly changing environment with technology defining the modern world we live in. An increase in tasks and jobs automation has led to a vastly different workplace than what we have previously known.
- [VicHealth Award Nomination!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/11/vichealth-award-nomination/) - We are super excited to announce that BeUpstanding™ has been nominated as a finalist in the VicHealth Awards, under the category Research into Action. It feels great to be recognised for our work of translating the Stand Up Australia research program into BeUpstanding™. You can check out our spotlight here. We would like to thank
- [Global Action Plan on Reducing Physical Inactivity](https://beupstanding.blog/2019/01/global-action-plan-on-reducing-physical-inactivity/) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently released a Global Action Plan on physical activity with the aim of reducing physical inactivity by 10% by 2025, and by 15% by 2030. To support this goal they have developed 4 main objectives: Create active societies: "Create a paradigm shift in all of society by enhancing knowledge and
- [US Physical Activity Guidelines (2nd Edition) Now Available](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/12/us-physical-activity-guidelines-2nd-edition-now-available/) - Have you heard? The U.S. Department of Health and Human services (USDHHS) recently released the updated guidelines on physical activity. As first reported by the USDHHS, here are the "Top 10 Things to Know About the Second Edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" (psst make sure you check out #6). The second edition of
- [Hot Off The Press - Our Test Version of the BeUpstanding™ Champion Toolkit Worked!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/10/hot-off-the-press-our-test-version-of-the-beupstanding-champion-toolkit-worked/) - Prior to going live with the BeUpstanding™ program that you see now, our research team tested whether using an online toolkit to guide workplace champions to deliver the BeUpstanding™ intervention was even going to work. The findings of this test version in terms of how champions used the toolkit and the impact of the program have just been published
- [The Truth Behind the Standing-Up-at-Work Movement](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/11/the-truth-behind-the-standing-up-at-work-movement/) - This article, written by Thea O'Connor, was originally published in INTHEBLACK on November 1, 2018. You can read the original article here. How can you make the shift from spending three-quarters of the day sitting to a more dynamic way of working? Researchers and workplace practitioners are standing up for standing. Whenever Sydney-based CPA Jennifer Bachir answers
- [You should stand in meetings – don't worry about what others might think](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/07/you-should-stand-in-meetings-dont-worry-about-what-others-might-think/) - The following article, written by Benjamin Gardner, Lee Smith, and Louise Mansfield, was originally published in The Conversation on July 2, 2018. Standing in meetings may be good for our health, but it can also make those that are standing feel self-conscious, anxious about how others perceive them, and disengaged from the meeting. These findings, taken from
- ["Aus-First Study Shows Cost-Effective Way to Reduce Office Sitting Time"](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/08/aus-first-study-shows-cost-effective-way-to-reduce-office-sitting-time/) - An Australian first study, written by Dr Lan Gao at Deakin University, shows how Australia can save BIG if companies invest in sit-stand desks for their employees. These findings are very exciting because they encourage workplaces to support workers to reduce their sitting levels and increase their movement at work. To learn more, check out the
- ["Nilofer Merchant: Got a meeting? Take a walk"](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/09/nilofer-merchant-got-a-meeting-take-a-walk/) - Check out this great TED talk on walking meetings; a simple strategy that can help transform your wellbeing at work.
- ["Research commercialisation: Tips for starting your journey"](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/09/research-commercialisation-tips-for-starting-your-journey/) - The following article, written by Matt Frith - one of our BeUpstanding™ team members, and managing director and founder of Kin8 - was originally published in The Research Whisperer on May 29, 2018. Research commercialisation can be daunting, but in a landscape of dwindling government funding and ever-shifting technological and commercial realities, it can be a powerful
- [A New Master on Our Hands!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/07/a-new-master-on-our-hands/) - Congrats to our BeUpstanding™ team member Jennifer Warren on graduating from The University of Queensland with her Master's in Public Health in the field of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Jen has worked on the BeUpstanding™ team since November. She primarily helps facilitate champion support and runs the BeUpstanding™ social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Blog).
- [Is sitting bad for us? There’s good and bad news](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/07/is-sitting-bad-for-us-theres-good-and-bad-news/) - The following article, written by Professor David Dunstan - one of our BeUpstanding Academic team members - was originally published in The New Daily on June 25, 2018. As you read this, what are you doing right now? If you’re sitting down, scientists have some good and bad news. First, the bad news. The way
- [Moving More During Your Commute](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/04/moving-more-during-your-commute/) - With BeUpstanding™, we’re always trying to incorporate ways to stand up, sit less, and move more throughout the day. While we often think about sitting less in the workplace, another time to reduce sitting is on the way to the workplace. Around 78% of Australians commute by car. Sitting in the car can lead to
- [What About Productivity?](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/05/what-about-productivity/) - Often when we talk about sitting less, people get concerned about productivity. There’s a belief that to maximize work performance, you’ve got to be doing your work seated. However, just because you are standing up, sitting less, and moving more doesn’t mean your work productivity will decrease. Research often begins in the laboratory so let’s
- [Standing For Brain Health](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/06/standing-for-brain-health/) - A new cross-sectional study by Prabha Siddarth et al. found that the number of hours of sitting per day is inversely correlated with medial temporal lobe (MTL) thickness. In simpler terms, the more you sit, the thinner your MTL and its subregions (entorhinal cortex, parahippocampal cortex, and subiculum). This is important because the MTL plays a
- [C’mon Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Let’s Shape Up!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/06/cmon-mackay-isaac-whitsunday-lets-shape-up/) - If you are in central or north Queensland, here is an added incentive to get your work colleagues to sit less and move more. The Mackay and Central Queensland Hospital and Health services are encouraging their population to get involved in a great community challenge with some healthy competition. Read on to find out how
- [100 Champions!!!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/04/100-champions/) - We are jumping for joy because 100 champions have officially joined the BeUpstanding™ revolution! We are so excited to have you on board! And as always, we are very grateful to all champions and work teams who have signed up in the quest to make their workplaces healthier. If you are already a champion and
- [Motivational Email Tips](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/04/motivational-email-tips/) - Stuck for ideas? Are you looking for email tips to motivate your team to stand up, sit less, and move more? If so, read on because we have some topic ideas and tips to help you keep your team excited! Colors, images, tone of voice, and content can all be used to make your emails
- [Office Design Impacts Employee Wellbeing](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/03/office-design/) - Research shows that in order to create sustainable behaviour change in desk based workers it is important to target individual behaviour, the physical environment, and organisational components. An article in The Conversation by Libby Sander recently highlighted impact of office design on employee wellbeing. Creating an environment which encourages employees to make healthy lifestyle choices can help
- [BeUpstanding™ Champion - What's That? And Can I Be One?](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/03/beupstanding-champion-whats-that-and-can-i-be-one/) - What's a champion? A BeUpstanding™ workplace champion is the primary person who runs the BeUpstanding™ Program in their workplace. They get access to the BeUpstanding™ Champion Toolkit which provides free resources and a step-by-step easy to follow guide to help them run the program. The toolkit provides resources such as free posters, videos, and email templates
- [Healthier Workplaces WA BeUpstanding Lunch 'N' Learn](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/03/healthier-workplaces-wa-beupstanding-lunch-n-learn/) - Check out this amazing Lunch 'N' Learn seminar that Healthier Workplace WA held in November. It was led by Leon Straker who is a professor of Physiotherapy at the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science at Curtin University. As an expert in the field, Leon provides a thorough review of the benefits of moving more and sitting
- [UPDATE: Who's Come On Board? (Sep.-Dec. '17)](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/02/update-whos-come-on-board-sep-dec-17/) - Update: September - December, 2017 We are back with some exciting updates for you on the BeUpstanding™ Champion Toolkit! The soft launch of the toolkit in September 2017 was well-received with 45+ champions signing up in the first 3 months - a fantastic result. These champions have taken the initiative to turn their workplaces into healthier work-spaces
- [Top Reasons to BeUpstanding™!](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/01/top-reasons-to-beupstanding/) - We have identified the most frequently stated reasons why champions are becoming a part of the BeUpstanding™ family and what they aim to achieve from the program.
- [Reducing prolonged sitting in the long term - what are the heart health benefits?](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/04/reducing-prolonged-sitting-in-the-long-term-what-are-the-heart-health-benefits/) - As you should hopefully know now if you have been following this blog, too much sitting, and in particular prolonged periods of sitting, can increase the risk of an early death. Replacing long periods of sitting with either standing or other physical activity has been shown to produce beneficial effects on a person’s glucose, insulin
- [UQ Commendation Award for Collaborators of the Year!](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/12/uq-commendation-award-for-collaborators-of-the-year/) - We have some exciting news! The BeUpstanding™ Team received a commendation award for collaborators of the year from the University of Queensland in the Faculty of Medicine. We are honoured that our hard work over the past year has been reconginised! We could not have done it without the participation and engagement of workplace champions
- [Are competitions all they're cracked up to be?](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/10/are-competitions-all-theyre-cracked-up-to-be/) - Nowadays it seems you can sign up to a team challenge for almost anything and there is a good reason why; friendly competition is a great way to boost engagement and help maintain momentum for change. When we talked to staff and champions nearly all of them said that team competitions like stepathons and stair
- [BeUpstanding™ is now live!](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/09/beupstanding-is-now-live/) - After nearly two years of behind the scenes work, and building on more than a decade of evidence, the team at BeUpstanding™ are very excited to let you know that the toolkit is now live and recruiting! In this "soft launch" phase of the toolkit, we are really keen to hear from YOU - the champions,
- [Reduce the health risks of sedentary work](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/reduce-the-health-risks-of-sedentary-work/) - Sedentary work is a growing health and safety concern across the globe. This article is worth a read from the Department of Health and Human Services in the USA. Workplace Solutions From the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety
- [What is sedentary behaviour and how common is it?](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/what-is-sendentary-behaviour-and-how-common-is-it/) - Sedentary behaviour refers to any waking activity characterised by low energy expenditure and a sitting or reclining posture. Common sedentary behaviours include sitting while watching television, driving a car or working at your computer. In Australian office workplaces, sitting behaviour is so common that over three-quarters of the work day is spent sitting, with much of
- [Why the best posture is the next posture!](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/why-the-best-posture-is-the-next-posture/) - Of course some sitting is ok – we all need to have a rest – but sitting for long periods of time without getting up may be particularly bad for our health. Regularly changing your posture between sitting, standing and moving is the key: achieving this is the primary aim of BeUpstanding™. Aim to change
- [3 BeUpstanding™ strategies to gain momentum for change](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/5-examples-of-beupstanding-strategies/) - In late 2015 we ran a pilot study to test and refine the BeUpstanding toolkit that you see today. Along the way, we heard some really inspiring stories from people who created their own strategies to BeUpstanding™ in their workplace — some that were simple, some that were quirky, some that were straight up genius! Here
- [Here at BeUpstanding™ HQ...](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/here-at-beupstanding-hq/) - We have been working furiously behind the scenes to get the Toolkit tested and checked before we go live. Of course this isn't our real HQ, but we can always dream... Big thanks to our software programmer Steve Goodwin and Matt and Simon at Kin8 for getting us through the last hurdles. Not long now!
- [Top tips from Champions for Champions](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/top-tips-from-champions-for-champions/) - We asked Workplace Champions for their top tips to running BeUpstanding™ and here's what they said... Don't do it alone! Make sure you have a support network of other keen staff members who can step in to help you, especially during busy periods or when you are away. Be creative and try to have fun.
- [Quick Tip - Water Bottle Replacement](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/04/quick-tip-water-bottle-replacement/) - Are you looking for ways to move more at work? Here's one of our favourite tips to get you out of your seat and onto your feet. Replace your water bottle with a glass! This simple strategy forces you to stand up and walk to fill your glass every time it is empty. In addition,
- [Policies relating to occupational sedentary behaviour?](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/09/policies-relating-to-occupational-sedentary-behaviour/) - Your workplace is likely to have policies regarding leave, fire safety, employment conditions, etc. etc. but what about sedentary work? Dr Pieter Coenen led a qualitative review of existing national and international occupational safety and health policies relating to occupational sedentary behaviour. He concluded that although there were no occupational authority policies that focused specifically
- [Scared? Sit Less!  A message from our Healthier Workplace WA partners](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/scared-sit-less-a-message-from-our-healthier-workplace-wa-partners/) - Our partners over in WA from Healthier Workplaces have produced some great tools for raising awareness around the dangers of too much sitting. We love their SCARED SIT LESS video! We think you will too.
- [Health experts recommend standing up at desk....](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/01/health-experts-recommend-standing-up-at-desk/) - This post from satirical site the Onion is an "oldie" but a goodie (first published 02/06/15). Health experts recommend standing up at desk, leaving office, never coming back ROCHESTER, MN—In an effort to help working individuals improve their fitness and well-being, experts at the Mayo Clinic issued a new set of health guidelines Thursday recommending that Americans
- [The Lighter Side of LiveLighter - Sit Less with Damian Callinan](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/10/the-lighter-side-of-livelighter-sit-less-with-damian-callinan/) - This short video by LiveLighter had us laughing. Check out comedian Damian Callinan tips to get staff moving!
- [Benefits to heart health of reducing workplace sitting](https://beupstanding.blog/2018/01/benefits-to-heart-health-of-reducing-workplace-sitting/) - We know that significant reductions in workplace sitting are achievable. But how does reducing sitting impact on workers' health? We examined this using data from our Stand Up Victoria intervention - a 12 month intervention in office workers that used organizational-, environmental- (including sit-stand workstations) and individual-level approaches to reduce prolonged workplace sitting time in
- [What happens when we sit for too long?](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/what-happens-when-we-sit-for-too-long/) - When you sit you are spending very little energy and your large postural muscles aren’t working very hard. This means your metabolism starts to slow down which can lead to poor health outcomes in both the short and long term. Too much sitting has been linked to an increased number of musculoskeletal conditions, as well
- [Moving every half hour could help limit effects of sedentary lifestyle, says study](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/09/moving-every-half-hour-could-help-limit-effects-of-sedentary-lifestyle-says-study/) - Exercise is not enough to ward off the risks of sitting still for long periods of time, regular movement is key! This recent article in the Guardian highlights the latest evidence...
- [Sit, Stand, Move, Repeat!](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/sit-stand-move-repeat/) - Save
- [Tips from the longest-living populations in the world](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/08/tips-from-the-longest-living-populations-in-the-world/) - 'The Blue Zones' are populations that experience longer, healthier and fuller lives. You might have heard of some of these before, as scientists love to study their behaviours to try to understand what contributes to their longevity. The Blue Zones include Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Ikaria in Greece, The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa
- [In the news...](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/posted/) - We're constantly seeing articles posted on the world wide web in support of lessening sitting time in workplaces. This is a round up of what we've stumbled across lately. The Washington Post wrote a scientific review on the risks of too much sitting. CBS News recently reported on the dangers of prolonged sitting, busting the myth
- [Consider your activity across the whole day](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/consider-your-activity-across-the-whole-day/) - It is well recognised that doing regular exercise has several benefits for your physical and mental health. We should all be aiming to meet physical activity guidelines of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each day. However, for most adults, exercise constitutes only a small proportion of the day – it is also important
- [Feeling foggy? It might be time to get up...](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/could-too-much-sitting-be-bad-for-our-brains/) - The following article was published in The Conversation on July 27th, 2017. Could too much sitting be bad for our brains? Michael Wheeler, University of Western Australia; Daniel Green, University of Western Australia; David Dunstan, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Paul Gardiner, The University of Queensland In many aspects of life where we need
- [Safe Work Australia Report - evidence on an emergent health risk](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/safe-work-australia-report/) - In 2016, Safe Work Australia released their sedentary work report. This comprehensive literature review, led by Professor Leon Straker, was conducted in recognition that too much sitting is a potential workplace health and safety issue. This excellent free resource is well worth the read.
- [Some sitting is of course ok!](https://beupstanding.blog/2017/07/some-sitting-is-of-course-ok/) - We promise...

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- [sitless](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sitless/)
- [intervention](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/intervention/)
- [chronic diease](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/chronic-diease/)
- [Comedy](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/comedy/)
- [Funny](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/funny/)
- [teamwork](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/teamwork/)
- [Update](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/update/)
- [Healthier Workplace WA](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/healthier-workplace-wa/)
- [Lunch 'N' Learn](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/lunch-n-learn/)
- [Champion Toolkit](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/champion-toolkit/)
- [BeUpstanding](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/beupstanding/)
- [workplace champion](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workplace-champion/)
- [standing](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/standing/)
- [Stand Up](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stand-up/)
- [Office design](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/office-design/)
- [environment](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/environment/)
- [employee](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/employee/)
- [Email tips](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/email-tips/)
- [motivation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/motivation/)
- [staff morale](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/staff-morale/)
- [engagement](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/engagement/)
- [drink water](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/drink-water/)
- [simple strategies](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/simple-strategies/)
- [Active Commute](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/active-commute/)
- [cycling](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/cycling/)
- [walking](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/walking/)
- [celebrate](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/celebrate/)
- [champions](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/champions/)
- [Stand Up Australia](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stand-up-australia/)
- [Productivity](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/productivity/)
- [public health](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/public-health/)
- [active workplace](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/active-workplace/)
- [Alzheimer's](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/alzheimers/)
- [Brain health](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/brain-health/)
- [Prevention](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/prevention/)
- [Sitting](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sitting/)
- [Let's shape up!](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/lets-shape-up/)
- [Central Queensland](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/central-queensland/)
- [North Queensland](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/north-queensland/)
- [Community challenge](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/community-challenge/)
- [Ergonomics](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/ergonomics/)
- [Stretch](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stretch/)
- [social](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/social/)
- [barriers](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/barriers/)
- [exercise](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/exercise/)
- [solutions](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/solutions/)
- [Walk and talk](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/walk-and-talk/)
- [walking meetings](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/walking-meetings/)
- [workplace movement](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workplace-movement/)
- [physical activity](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/physical-activity/)
- [mental health](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/mental-health/)
- [Train-the-champion](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/train-the-champion/)
- [Workplace sitting](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workplace-sitting/)
- [Dynamic Working](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/dynamic-working/)
- [Awards](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/awards/)
- [Nomination](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/nomination/)
- [VicHealth](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/vichealth/)
- [Research Into Action](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/research-into-action/)
- [Stress](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stress/)
- [Team Cohesion](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/team-cohesion/)
- [Physical Activity Guidelines](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/physical-activity-guidelines/)
- [sedentary behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sedentary-behaviour/)
- [global action plan](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/global-action-plan/)
- [Discovery Interviews](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/discovery-interviews/)
- [Workplace Wellbeing](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workplace-wellbeing/)
- [Organisational culture](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/organisational-culture/)
- [management](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/management/)
- [10000 steps](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/10000-steps/)
- [guidelines](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/guidelines/)
- [Behaviour Change](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/behaviour-change/)
- [Time](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/time/)
- [TV](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/tv/)
- [Video](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/video/)
- [Prolonged sitting](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/prolonged-sitting/)
- [Type 2 Diabetes](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/type-2-diabetes/)
- [metabolic benefits](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/metabolic-benefits/)
- [metabolic risks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/metabolic-risks/)
- [Movement](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/movement/)
- [Cardiovascular disease](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/cardiovascular-disease/)
- [BeUpstanding in action](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/beupstanding-in-action/)
- [case study](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/case-study/)
- [strategies](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/strategies/)
- [Presentation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/presentation/)
- [healthier workplaces](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/healthier-workplaces/)
- [community](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/community/)
- [event](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/event/)
- [health news](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/health-news/)
- [leadership](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/leadership/)
- [leadership theory](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/leadership-theory/)
- [psychology](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/psychology/)
- [Gut](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/gut/)
- [safe work month](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/safe-work-month/)
- [social change](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/social-change/)
- [behaviour](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/behaviour/)
- [walk to work](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/walk-to-work/)
- [social norms](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/social-norms/)
- [tips and tools](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/tips-and-tools/)
- [Health and wellbeing](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Outdoors](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/outdoors/)
- [working at home](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/working-at-home/)
- [COVID-19](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/covid-19/)
- [Home](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/home/)
- [Resource](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/resource/)
- [remote working](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/remote-working/)
- [COVID_19](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/covid_19/)
- [Hints and tips](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/hints-and-tips/)
- [publication](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/publication/)
- [paper](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/paper/)
- [Culture](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/culture/)
- [Work team](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/work-team/)
- [social support](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/social-support/)
- [physical health](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/physical-health/)
- [Breaks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/breaks/)
- [Technology](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/technology/)
- [Student](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/student/)
- [case studies](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/case-studies/)
- [Computer](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/computer/)
- [Work](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/work/)
- [Work life](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/work-life/)
- [implementation trial](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/implementation-trial/)
- [findings](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/findings/)
- [study](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/study/)
- [Health promotion](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/health-promotion/)
- [NHMRC](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/nhmrc/)
- [National Implementation Trial](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/national-implementation-trial/)
- [SWM](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/swm/)
- [Students](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/students/)
- [App](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/app/)
- [Literature review](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/literature-review/)
- [Champion](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/champion/)
- [gamification](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/gamification/)
- [review](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/review/)
- [interactions](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/interactions/)
- [spatial design](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/spatial-design/)
- [activity tracker](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/activity-tracker/)
- [fitbit](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/fitbit/)
- [steps](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/steps/)
- [competitions](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/competitions/)
- [participation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/participation/)
- [placement](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/placement/)
- [qualitative](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/qualitative/)
- [workers](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workers/)
- [occupational](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/occupational/)
- [policy](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/policy/)
- [work from home](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/work-from-home/)
- [sit stand workstations](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sit-stand-workstations/)
- [Recommendations](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/recommendations/)
- [webinar](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/webinar/)
- [conference](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/conference/)
- [Survey](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/survey/)
- [COVID](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/covid/)
- [lockdown](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/lockdown/)
- [Diabetes](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/diabetes/)
- [Activity monitor](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/activity-monitor/)
- [Small business](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/small-business/)
- [MSD](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/msd/)
- [lower back](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/lower-back/)
- [Heart disease](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/heart-disease/)
- [Cardiovascular](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/cardiovascular/)
- [Literature](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/literature/)
- [Mortality](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/mortality/)
- [Teams](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/teams/)
- [Awareness](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/awareness/)
- [Workstations](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workstations/)
- [Desk](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/desk/)
- [Standing desks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/standing-desks/)
- [Active breaks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/active-breaks/)
- [Restrictions](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/restrictions/)
- [Tips and tricks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/tips-and-tricks/)
- [Experience](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/experience/)
- [Challenges](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/challenges/)
- [Successes](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/successes/)
- [Team](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/team/)
- [Implementation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/implementation/)
- [Data](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/data/)
- [Early Adopters](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/early-adopters/)
- [maintenance](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/maintenance/)
- [The Conversation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/the-conversation/)
- [health economics](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/health-economics/)
- [Stand Up Victoria](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stand-up-victoria/)
- [Videos](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/videos/)
- [Activities](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/activities/)
- [Stretches](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stretches/)
- [Activity](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/activity/)
- [Health tips](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/health-tips/)
- [quarantine](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/quarantine/)
- [User Centred Design](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/user-centred-design/)
- [UCD](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/ucd/)
- [Translation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/translation/)
- [Stakeholders](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/stakeholders/)
- [Workstation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/workstation/)
- [Sit-Stand Desk](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sit-stand-desk/)
- [Dynamic Work](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/dynamic-work/)
- [Resources](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/resources/)
- [Healthy](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/healthy/)
- [Eating](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/eating/)
- [police](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/police/)
- [occupation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/occupation/)
- [Office](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/office/)
- [Programs](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/programs/)
- [HWQ](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/hwq/)
- [HWCRI](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/hwcri/)
- [ChatGPT](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/chatgpt/)
- [AI](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/ai/)
- [Standing meetings](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/standing-meetings/)
- [Information](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/information/)
- [creativity](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/creativity/)
- [break](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/break/)
- [ideas](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/ideas/)
- [Meta-analysis](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/meta-analysis/)
- [Sit-stand workstation](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sit-stand-workstation/)
- [Multi-component intervention](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/multi-component-intervention/)
- [RCT](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/rct/)
- [Active](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/active/)
- [Moving](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/moving/)
- [hybrid](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/hybrid/)
- [connections](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/connections/)
- [Medicine](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/medicine/)
- [Nature](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/nature/)
- [Action Plan](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/action-plan/)
- [Theory](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/theory/)
- [Fatigue](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/fatigue/)
- [WFH](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/wfh/)
- [strategy](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/strategy/)
- [sit-stand](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sit-stand/)
- [analysis](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/analysis/)
- [COM-B](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/com-b/)
- [behaviour change model](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/behaviour-change-model/)
- [Article](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/article/)
- [Musculoskeletal](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/musculoskeletal/)
- [Knowledge](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/knowledge/)
- [BCW](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/bcw/)
- [Applied](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/applied/)
- [Marketing](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/marketing/)
- [Messaging](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/messaging/)
- [Change](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/change/)
- [Slump](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/slump/)
- [Habits](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/habits/)
- [Lower Back Pain](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/lower-back-pain/)
- [Science](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/science/)
- [Results](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/results/)
- [Nutrition](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/nutrition/)
- [Healthy Eating](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/healthy-eating/)
- [Treadmill Desks](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/treadmill-desks/)
- [Equipment](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/equipment/)
- [wellness](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/wellness/)
- [Analytics](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/analytics/)
- [reader](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/reader/)
- [statistics](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/statistics/)
- [Google Analytics](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/google-analytics/)
- [Reach](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/reach/)
- [Adoption](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/adoption/)
- [Blog](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/blog/)
- [Sitting less](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/sitting-less/)
- [Moving More](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/moving-more/)
- [Norms](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/norms/)
- [Behavior](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/behavior/)
- [Behaviour change theory](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/behaviour-change-theory/)
- [Umbrella Review](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/umbrella-review/)
- [Systematic Review](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/systematic-review/)
- [Pain](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/pain/)
- [public servants](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/public-servants/)
- [Remote](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/remote/)
- [Research Evidence](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/research-evidence/)
- [HCD](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/hcd/)
- [RE-AIM](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/re-aim/)
- [Call Centre](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/call-centre/)
- [Contact Centres](https://beupstanding.blog/tag/contact-centres/)

## Topic Tags

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- [strategies](https://beupstanding.blog/forums/topic-tag/strategies/)
- [barriers](https://beupstanding.blog/forums/topic-tag/barriers/)
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