UP FOR 5

Most people are aware that being physically active is good for our health. What most people don’t know is that sitting down for long periods of our day is also bad for us. Sitting for prolonged periods increases our risk of developing disease such as type 2 diabetes or heart problems.

Reducing the time spent sitting down and minimising the length of each sitting ‘bout’ has been shown to improve the way our bodies control blood sugar levels, which could reduce our risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The UP FOR 5 study aims to investigate whether replacing sitting time with regular movement throughout the day improves health markers. Participants in the study will follow an intervention aimed at reducing total sitting time and to increase movement breaks throughout their day. They will have regular contact with the study team to monitor their behaviour and makers of health, such as blood glucose and body weight.