Prolonged sitting is associated with glycemic excursions, which are likely more pronounced within individuals with risk factors for cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. Strategies to minimize inactivity during sitting are needed to offset its consequences. While chair‐based fidgeting can increase energy expenditure above basal resting metabolic rate, the effect of this minimal amount of physical activity on glycemic control during prolonged sitting has not been investigated. Therefore, the purpose of this ongoing clinical trial is to assess the effect of leg fidgeting during prolonged sitting on glycemic control in obese individuals.

Leg fidgeting during prolonged sitting may improve glycemic control in obese individuals by increasing energy expenditure above basal resting metabolic rate.

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The Effect of Leg Fidgeting During Sitting on Glycemic Control in Obese Subjects – A Pilot Study

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