Inclusion criteria |
Age |
21–65 years |
Elevated or high BP |
Resting systolic 120–159 mmHg or diastolic 80–99 mmHg |
Inactive lifestyle |
Engages in less than 150 minutes per week of moderate + 2x vigorous intensity physical activity by self-report |
Desk worker |
Currently perform deskwork for ≥ 20 hours per week |
Office location |
Employment within an approximate 25-mile radius |
Stable employment |
≥ 3 months in current job, plan to be in current job for the next 3 months |
Supervisor approval |
Supervisor permission to join the intervention on provided consent form |
Cell phone |
Possession of a cellular phone able to receive text messages |
Exclusion criteria |
BP indicating need for medication |
Resting systolic BP ≥ 160 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 100 mmHg |
Medications |
Antihypertensive or glucose-controlling medications |
Comorbid conditions |
Conditions that would limit ability to reduce SB (e.g., musculoskeletal condition, current chemotherapy) |
Cardiovascular disease |
History of ischemic heart disease, chronic heart failure, stroke, or chronic kidney disease |
No medical provider clearance |
Unable to provide written consent from primary care provider or physician to participate |
Other exclusions |
Current use of sit-stand or standing desk, SB prompting device, enrollment in a weight loss or exercise study program, recent (< 1 year) or planned bariatric surgery |
Pregnancy status |
Currently pregnant or pregnant in the last 6 months; breastfeeding currently or in the last 3 months |
Inadequate availability |
Plans to be away from desk for an extended period (>1 week) during the study period (e.g., for a prolonged vacation or planned surgery) |