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17³Ô¹Ï Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory seeking volunteers

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Researchers at the 17³Ô¹Ï Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory are seeking 17³Ô¹Ï faculty and staff volunteers for a study investigating the physiological outcomes of using standing desks in the workplace. Interested participants who meet the following criteria are asked to contact Brittany at upeiexerciselab@gmail.com: -18 years of age or older -Waist circumference greater than 88 cm (women), or greater than 102 cm (men) -- the researchers can help measure this for you -Work in an office that will allow the installation of a standing desk for 12 weeks If you'd like to try a standing desk in your workplace for three months, free of charge, please contact Brittany at the contact information listed above. Participants will also receive information about their personal cardio-metabolic disease risk factors which include baseline caloric needs, blood pressure, body composition, blood lipid profile, and aerobic fitness.