Still going strong — how many times did you stand up today? #TEDTalks

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   @JourneyJaeEl

   October 1, 2026 at 6:27 pm

   I like that.

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   @jmsl_910

   October 1, 2026 at 8:43 pm

   how arbitrary is the 30 minute variable?

   have there been studies comparing which is optimally effective—moving every hour, half-hour or 45 minutes?

   this sounds like the 10,000 step hoax! even apple watch sets ghe stand-up ratio at 60 minutes.

   the goal is to move more not to be a time manager

   it’s so silly to think any working person could get up & move around willy-nilly every half hour!

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     @TED

     October 2, 2026 at 10:50 am

     In the original study, the research found that the frequency had the most benefit, however, seeing as it’s pretty unsustainable, we reconnected with Keith Diaz and he suggested that you could reduce the frequency and still see benefits.

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     @jmsl_910

     October 2, 2026 at 11:50 am

     @TEDty!

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   @lavishjules

   October 1, 2026 at 9:37 pm

   I already kinda do this but I just stand up and stretch at my desk. I can’t leave my work space as often but getting up helps.

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     @TED

     October 2, 2026 at 10:49 am

     Marching or dancing in place has been a game changer for this challenge

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   @magrietguthrie8661

   October 2, 2026 at 2:52 am

   Be courageous and strong enough to have Faith in everything you decide by doing 💓

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   @ItsEmiko-z3u

   October 2, 2026 at 3:39 am

   🥀

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   @Orionvg7

   October 2, 2026 at 12:35 pm

   💫💎👑💎💫… 👒… 🫡

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