Katja Koren1, Rado Pišot2, Boštjan Šimunič3. 1. University of Primorska, Science and Research Centre of Koper, Institute for Kinesiology Research, Garibaldijeva 1, SI-6000, Koper, Slovenia. Electronic address: Katja.Koren@zrs.upr.si. 2. University of Primorska, Science and Research Centre of Koper, Institute for Kinesiology Research, Garibaldijeva 1, SI-6000, Koper, Slovenia. Electronic address: Rado.Pisot@zrs.upr.si. 3. University of Primorska, Science and Research Centre of Koper, Institute for Kinesiology Research, Garibaldijeva 1, SI-6000, Koper, Slovenia. Electronic address: Bostjan.Simunic@zrs.upr.si.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a moderate-intensity active workstation on time and error during simulated office work. METHODS: The aim of the study was to analyse simultaneous work and exercise for non-sedentary office workers. We monitored oxygen uptake, heart rate, sweating stains area, self-perceived effort, typing test time with typing error count and cognitive performance during 30 min of exercise with no cycling or cycling at 40 and 80 W. RESULTS: Compared baseline, we found increased physiological responses at 40 and 80 W, which corresponds to moderate physical activity (PA). Typing time significantly increased by 7.3% (p = 0.002) in C40W and also by 8.9% (p = 0.011) in C80W. Typing error count and cognitive performance were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS: Although moderate intensity exercise performed on cycling workstation during simulated office tasks increases working task execution time with, it has moderate effect size; however, it does not increase the error rate. Participants confirmed that such a working design is suitable for achieving the minimum standards for daily PA during work hours.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a moderate-intensity active workstation on time and error during simulated office work. METHODS: The aim of the study was to analyse simultaneous work and exercise for non-sedentary office workers. We monitored oxygen uptake, heart rate, sweating stains area, self-perceived effort, typing test time with typing error count and cognitive performance during 30 min of exercise with no cycling or cycling at 40 and 80 W. RESULTS: Compared baseline, we found increased physiological responses at 40 and 80 W, which corresponds to moderate physical activity (PA). Typing time significantly increased by 7.3% (p = 0.002) in C40W and also by 8.9% (p = 0.011) in C80W. Typing error count and cognitive performance were unchanged. CONCLUSIONS: Although moderate intensity exercise performed on cycling workstation during simulated office tasks increases working task execution time with, it has moderate effect size; however, it does not increase the error rate. Participants confirmed that such a working design is suitable for achieving the minimum standards for daily PA during work hours.
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