Walking and Urban Design (10-14-16)
A study lead by Rioux in France provides additional insights into how urban design can influence walking.
Increase Physical Activity
Perception Beats Reality, Again (09-29-16)
There’s more evidence that perceptions of situations can trump reality.
Sitting, Standing, and Prompts (09-22-16)
Barbieri and team investigated the use of sit-stand desks in workplaces.
Wholesome Living, By Design
There are many, many ways that design can reduce stress; encourage healthy eating, sleeping, and activity levels; and, in general, help humans live with fit minds and bodies.
Workplace Water (08-15-16)
Research lead by Thomas indicates that in-office drinking water can have an important effect on employees’ mental and physical health, as well as how they move through their workplace.
Zoning Playgrounds and Play (08-05-16)
Organizing grade school playgrounds into different activity areas has been linked to increases in physical activity among students.
Perceptions and Walking By Elders (08-02-16)
Fleig and team’s research confirms that perceptions drive action.
Colors, Enjoying Exercise, and Physical Performance
Aligning colors with activity goals
Walking!
Designing for walking pays off, literally
Design for Walking Meetings (07-13-16)
Converting seated meetings to walking meetings is good for our physical health.
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