04/02/2026
Working from home sounds healthier… but what does the research actually say about mobility?
👉 The answer: it depends—but most data shows a decline in daily movement.
📉 Research findings:
• Studies show physical activity drops significantly when working from home, with decreases in walking and overall movement
• Sedentary time increases substantially, with some reports showing up to a 66% increase in sitting
• Remote workers consistently show more sedentary behavior and less moderate-to-vigorous activity compared to in-office workers
💡 Why this matters:
Less movement = more stress on joints, discs, and metabolism over time
Even regular workouts don’t fully offset long periods of sitting
⚖️ The upside:
Working from home can improve mobility—if used intentionally
More flexibility = more opportunities to move throughout the day
✅ 3 simple action steps:
1. Build in short movement breaks every 30–60 minutes
2. Take calls standing or walking
3. Replace commute time with intentional movement (walk, mobility, light exercise)
Bottom line:
Working from home isn’t automatically better for mobility—
👉 your habits determine the outcome
