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TWENTY
Rhythm and “move”
Moving while working is a panacea for wellbeing at the office, but many researches state that is important to define a frequency, so as not to exaggerate, which would transform the benefits into tiredness and loss of productivity. The makers of the Twenty app, among other experts, think that the best way to fight the effects of sitting is to stand up for 2 minutes every 20 minutes. So, to encourage people to move, they designed an app that reminds when to change their position. It also tracks all the movement during the day as well as burned calories and other parameters.
VALLECITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Stand up desks to fight for children health
Vallecito Primary School in California is the first school in the U.S. to replace all the traditional desks with high desks to allow children to at- tend classes standing instead of sitting. Designed with the support of the “Stand Up Kids” association, the project aims to fight the so-called “sedentary lifestyle epidemic”. It turns out that children using the high desks are healthier and more focused on the activities in class. This case shows how the trend of offering standing alternatives to sitting is now widespread in various sectors and activities.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mtmurdock. dailyreminders&hl=en
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vallecito-elementary-school-in- northern-california-brings-standing-desks-into-the-classroom/