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Implementation of Active Workstations in University Libraries—A Comparison of Portable Pedal Exercise Machines and Standing Desks

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  • Camille Bastien Tardif

    (École de kinesiologie et des sciences de l’activité physique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada)

  • Maude Cantin

    (École de kinesiologie et des sciences de l’activité physique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada)

  • Sylvain Sénécal

    (HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 2A7, Canada)

  • Pierre-Majorique Léger

    (HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 2A7, Canada)

  • Élise Labonté-Lemoyne

    (HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC H3T 2A7, Canada)

  • Mickael Begon

    (École de kinesiologie et des sciences de l’activité physique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
    Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada)

  • Marie-Eve Mathieu

    (École de kinesiologie et des sciences de l’activité physique, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3T 1J4, Canada
    Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada)

Abstract

Sedentary behaviors are an important issue worldwide, as prolonged sitting time has been associated with health problems. Recently, active workstations have been developed as a strategy to counteract sedentary behaviors. The present study examined the rationale and perceptions of university students’ and staff following their first use of an active workstation in library settings. Ninety-nine volunteers completed a self-administered questionnaire after using a portable pedal exercise machine (PPEM) or a standing desk (SD). Computer tasks were performed on the SD ( p = 0.001) and paperwork tasks on a PPEM ( p = 0.037) to a larger extent. Men preferred the SD and women chose the PPEM ( p = 0.037). The appreciation of the PPEM was revealed to be higher than for the SD, due to its higher scores for effective, useful, functional, convenient, and comfortable dimensions. Younger participants (<25 years of age) found the active workstation more pleasant to use than older participants, and participants who spent between 4 to 8 h per day in a seated position found active workstations were more effective and convenient than participants sitting fewer than 4 h per day. The results of this study are a preliminary step to better understanding the feasibility and acceptability of active workstations on university campuses.

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  • Camille Bastien Tardif & Maude Cantin & Sylvain Sénécal & Pierre-Majorique Léger & Élise Labonté-Lemoyne & Mickael Begon & Marie-Eve Mathieu, 2018. "Implementation of Active Workstations in University Libraries—A Comparison of Portable Pedal Exercise Machines and Standing Desks," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(6), pages 1-11, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:6:p:1242-:d:152010
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    1. Roberto M. Benzo & Allene L. Gremaud & Matthew Jerome & Lucas J. Carr, 2016. "Learning to Stand: The Acceptability and Feasibility of Introducing Standing Desks into College Classrooms," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-11, August.
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