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"Stand Up for Your Health": Why Women Over 50 Should Rethink the Way They Work
Gavin Bradley
A new clinical study has revealed a powerful truth: Small,
frequent stand-ups during your workday can significantly improve cardiovascular health — especially for postmenopausal women.
According to leading expert Loraine Perkins owner of DSE ASSESSMENTS LIMITED "This isn’t about fitness routines or gym memberships — it’s about how you work". Women in the sit-to-stand group increased the number of times they stood up by an average of 25 per day and lowered their diastolic blood pressure by 2.24 mmHg more than the control group. While not reaching a clinically meaningful change of 3-5 mmHg, this measurable decrease demonstrates that within just three months, increasing sit-to-stand behavior can lower diastolic blood pressure.
At Yo-Yo OFFICE, we believe the workplace can be a powerful ally in women’s health - not a silent threat.
The solution? Rethink how — and where — we sit and stand at work.
With Flytta, you can:
And yet, only 5% of standing desk users actually stand for the recommended 2 hours a day. That’s why tools like the Active Working App are so critical: they bridge the gap between intention and action.
A Smarter Way to Work - and Age Well
It’s time to design workplaces that support women’s health beyond ergonomics. Whether you're working from home, navigating hybrid roles, or advising on workplace wellness, the Flytta desk offers an easy, effective way to integrate more movement into the day.
💬 "I didn't realise how sedentary I was until the reminders kicked in. It's not just a desk - it's a wellness coach." - Flytta User, 53
Ready to Take a Stand?
Explore how our Flytta® desk with Active Working® App can help you - or your team - break the sitting cycle and build healthier habits that last.
Learn more about Flytta here
Contact us to arrange a demo or trial
Don’t forget: On Your Feet Britain® returns April 30, 2026 - the national day to #SitLess and #MoveMore. Why not use it as a launchpad for healthier working in your organisation? #WomenAtWork #PostmenopauseHealth #StandingDesk #ActiveWorking #FlyttaDesk #YoYoOffice #WorkplaceWellness #HybridWork #HeartHealth #SmartOffice #MenopauseSupport
The Research:
In a recent University of California San Diego study, postmenopausal women
who increased their daily sit-to-stand movements by just 25 times a day saw measurable reductions in blood pressure - all without adding any exercise or reducing their sitting time.According to leading expert Loraine Perkins owner of DSE ASSESSMENTS LIMITED "This isn’t about fitness routines or gym memberships — it’s about how you work". Women in the sit-to-stand group increased the number of times they stood up by an average of 25 per day and lowered their diastolic blood pressure by 2.24 mmHg more than the control group. While not reaching a clinically meaningful change of 3-5 mmHg, this measurable decrease demonstrates that within just three months, increasing sit-to-stand behavior can lower diastolic blood pressure.
What It Means for Women at Work
Midlife is a time of significant change for many women - physically, emotionally, and professionally. Heart disease risk increases after menopause, yet workplace environments often remain static and sedentary.At Yo-Yo OFFICE, we believe the workplace can be a powerful ally in women’s health - not a silent threat.
The solution? Rethink how — and where — we sit and stand at work.
Meet the Flytta Desk: Built for Movement, Backed by Science
Our Flytta range is designed in Sweden and engineered for health and sustainability.
When combined with our Active Working® App, it becomes a proactive wellness tool, not just a desk.With Flytta, you can:
- Set personal standing goals
- Receive gentle reminders to switch positions
- Track blood-flow-boosting movement and calorie burn
- Gain daily insights across PC, smartphone and smartwatch
And yet, only 5% of standing desk users actually stand for the recommended 2 hours a day. That’s why tools like the Active Working App are so critical: they bridge the gap between intention and action.
A Smarter Way to Work - and Age Well
It’s time to design workplaces that support women’s health beyond ergonomics. Whether you're working from home, navigating hybrid roles, or advising on workplace wellness, the Flytta desk offers an easy, effective way to integrate more movement into the day.
💬 "I didn't realise how sedentary I was until the reminders kicked in. It's not just a desk - it's a wellness coach." - Flytta User, 53
Ready to Take a Stand?
Explore how our Flytta® desk with Active Working® App can help you - or your team - break the sitting cycle and build healthier habits that last.
Learn more about Flytta here
Contact us to arrange a demo or trial
Don’t forget: On Your Feet Britain® returns April 30, 2026 - the national day to #SitLess and #MoveMore. Why not use it as a launchpad for healthier working in your organisation? #WomenAtWork #PostmenopauseHealth #StandingDesk #ActiveWorking #FlyttaDesk #YoYoOffice #WorkplaceWellness #HybridWork #HeartHealth #SmartOffice #MenopauseSupport