TAKE A MINUTE® RESULTS

TAKE A MINUTE®
An Effective Remedy for the Hidden Costs of Chair-Bound Work

THE COST OF INACTIVITY

The world of work has dramatically shifted. Work-at-home intensifies the demand for concentration during continuous, computer-based productivity. Gone are social interactions at the water cooler, and employer-sponsored exercise programs during lunchtime—things that used to involve movement during work.

The negative effects of prolonged sedentary work are well documented and a serious concern. It is clear that movement, not just mental distraction on another task, is a true solution. Movement is essential to mobilize the creative energy we need for our best work.

If being in front of a computer all day is the new norm, TAKE A MINUTE® is a healthy antidote—the fix needed to help workers take purposeful breaks to move throughout the day, even for a few minutes.

After sitting in a chair for 2 – 3 hours, people report physical pain, bodily stress, loss of focus, and decreased productivity.

Experts report that people who are inactive and sit for long periods have a 147% higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Those who sit more than 8 hours a day with no physical activity have risk of dying similar to the risks caused by obesity & smoking.

TAM — A PROVEN SOLUTION

202

Interviews Conducted

9

Regions Across the US

81%

Say TAM is Effective

83%

Feel Better About Work

RESEARCH ON TAKE A MINUTE®

A research study was conducted by an independent research firm to evaluate the effectiveness & specific impact of TAKE A MINUTE® on worker wellness.
  • The study included a random sample, balanced across the 9 US Census regions, as well as across ages 18+ and gender.
  • Respondents represent full-time workers who spend more than 5 hours or more sitting in a chair during a usual work day.
  • A total of 202 interviews of TAM users were conducted, collecting data before and after exposure to one-minute exercise segments in the program.

RESULTS OF STUDY

• 81% of participants noted TAM works effectively – an extraordinarily high result!
When viewed across worker responses, those who think a program would be beneficial feel very strongly that it’s the program itself that is driving their positive answer, based on the effectiveness they felt.
• 83% of participants state they feel better about work in general when they move around for a minute instead of continuing to sit.

“The exercises made me feel much better within a short amount of time…

The pain in my neck, and tingly sensation in my legs are now gone.”

“Sometimes we forget to take breaks. This would be a good reminder…”

“It would improve my health, my mood, and my productivity.”

“I feel rejuvenated! I made my body feel like it was not as slumpy.”

“Feel like I can probably work another hour or two without a break.”

—TAKE A MINUTE® SURVEY PARTICIPANTS