Business and INdustry

Sector Success Story

Move in Your Workspace

Activated Body Studio

The Main Goal
To combat the many serious negative health impacts of sitting for more than 4 hours a day.

The Purpose
When one sits for more than 4 hours a day, it increases their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, and musculoskeletal problems.

Different Activated Body Studio locations in West Virginia

4 Different worksite wellness programs offered

5 Minute office workout/mobility routines can make a big impace

Project Outcomes

System Changes

Identifies barriers to movement, offers solutions to those barriers, and creates ideas to increase commitment to building in movement during one's workday.

Building Capacity

Stronger Communities: Successfully supported businesses in WV implement healthier movement practices in their workspaces. Worksite wellness companies are more equipped to help their employees live healthier lives.

The Bottom Line

Sitting for more than 4 hours a day has many negative health impacts. So much so that it’s been called the new smoking. Unfortunately, that’s the new reality for many employees in our knowledge-based economy. The Move In Your Workspace program works to find solutions to this problem. By working with companies, Activated Body Studio is able to boost the health outcomes of their employees.