Furniture Manufacturer KI Invites America's Workforce To Take A Stand Against Sitting This Election.

-- "Sitting is the new smoking. And It's time we get America back on its feet," says KI --

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Nov 02, 2012, 04:16 ET

GREEN BAY, Wis., Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxation, healthcare and national debt may be on the minds of millions of Americans getting ready to vote. But there's one issue that's been "taxing" the backs of America's workforce for far too long—sitting. And contract furniture manufacturer KI is rising to the occasion this election day by inviting all Americans to take a stand—literally—to emphasize the growing importance of ergonomics and on-the-job movement in the workplace.

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"Regardless of which side of the aisle you're on, chances are you've been sitting for too long," says Shawn Green, vice president of design and product marketing. "Research shows that on average, adults spend more than nine hours a day in oxymoronic sedentary activities. And sitting too long leads to sharp declines in workplace productivity, poor posture and a host of employee health issues, including a rise in obesity and the increased prevalence of lower back problems. It's time we get America back on its feet."

The trend toward a more sedentary lifestyle — from daily desk jobs to the nocturnal couch surfing — brings far greater risks.

Over the past 50 years, the transition from hoeing fields to clicking a mouse means that Americans burn 120 to 140 fewer calories per day.
In the 1960s, nearly half of all jobs required physical activity of some kind. Today, less than 20 percent of jobs require mobility.
According to a 2010 American Cancer Society survey, women who sit more than six hours a day were 37% more likely to die prematurely than women who sat for less than three hours. In men, this death rate was 18% higher.

In response to today's increasingly sedentary work-style, KI offers a wide range of height-adjustable, sit/stand desking solutions that address these needs, all while maintaining employee health, productivity and morale. In fact, KI's Genesis Desking and WorkUp Adjustable Tables usher in a new breed of office ergonomics promoting furniture adjustability and alternating postures.

Height-adjustable desking solutions from KI are as affordable as they are adjustable, allowing you to adjust your desk height as easily as you raise or lower your chair.

Don't let sitting keep you down. Work up with KI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccHtp7CHiD4.

To learn more about how you can take a stand for your health this election, visit www.ki.com or call one of our experts directly at 800.424.2432.

About KI
KI manufactures innovative furniture and wall system solutions for education, healthcare, government and corporate markets. The employee-owned company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wis. and operates sales offices and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia. KI tailors products and service solutions to the specific needs of each customer through its unique design and manufacturing philosophy. For more information, visit www.ki.com.