That insufficient physical exercise entails serious health risks has been known for some time. It is still almost unknown that long sitting (sedentary behavior) also has health risks, regardless of whether someone is exercising or exercising enough. Our work, in particular, is an important source of long sitting, which means that we can speak of a new occupational risk.

It is generally known that sedentary work combined with inadequate physical exercise has a relatively high risk of absenteeism and slower recovery, and a proactive policy in this area can also result in the employer making money. Think, for example, of interrupting long sitting by standing or walking for a while. Sitting tables can also make an important contribution to reducing sitting behavior.

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