Summary:
In sedentary adults with metabolic syndrome, reducing sedentary time by 1 hour/day significantly improved metabolic flexibility compared to a control group with no change in sedentary behavior,
though it was associated with no significant adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Sedentary adults with metabolic syndrome, characterized by increased cardiometabolic risks. |
| Intervention | Reducing sedentary time by 1 hour per day through increased standing and light physical activity. |
| Comparison | A control group with no lifestyle changes and habitual sedentary behavior maintained. |
| Outcome | Reduced sedentary time by 1 hour/day led to significant improvements in metabolic flexibility, with better regulation of substrate oxidation and no significant adverse effects reported in the intervention group. |
Source: Taru Garthwaite, et al. “Successfully Reducing Sitting Time Can Improve Metabolic Flexibility.” Read article here.
