Desk Jockey: A Device to Increase Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis in Adults
Increased sedentary behavior (SB) has been shown to raise the risk of obesity and chronic diseases due to extended period of time spent sitting. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a portable device, “Desk Jockey” (DJ), on increasing non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) and reducing...
Main Authors: | Jiangqi Tang, Yulyu Yeh, Michael Scarchilli, K.-L. Catherine Jen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2020-06-01
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Series: | Physical Activity and Health |
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Online Access: | https://paahjournal.com/articles/53 |
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