TAMPA, FL—Two seasoned Tampa-based engineers have created a solution for sedentary office workers by reminding them to get up and walk every hour. The product is called SitSense, a simple motion-sensing device affixed to an office chair that chimes after 50 minutes of continuous sitting. SitSense is the most accurate, effective and user friendly device to combat the negative ill effects of prolonged sitting.

Sitting for long periods in a sedentary job has been referred to as “…the smoking of our generation”. People with sedentary jobs have a 200 percent increase in risk for cardiovascular disease. The benefits of regular exercise through standing a few minutes per day are well documented by many research organizations such as Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic. For example, standing for an extra 30 minutes daily can result in more than five pounds of weight loss per year. One to two minute breaks from sitting each hour is sufficient to lower risk factors for cancer. Research has also shown that taking regular breaks improves concentration, creativity and memory thus leading to a more productive and happier employee.

SitSense is a simple device that is slightly smaller than a hockey puck. It can be affixed to an office chair and warns the occupant to get up every 50 minutes by sounding a gentle chime or send a notification if paired with a smartphone. Through use of a highly sensitive accelerometer and advanced algorithms, SitSense operates for up to a year with two standard AA batteries. Data is available through an app which is compatible with iOS or Android and connected via Bluetooth. While sit stand desks and even gym memberships are good things, SitSense, at $50 per unit adds tremendous value in your efforts to enhance the wellness of your workforce.

SitSense will be available for purchase later this fall. For more information, please visit https://www.noracore.com/ .

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