The Science Behind Sit & Shred
💡“Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV, and is more treacherous than parachuting.” – Dr. James Levine, Mayo Clinic
🌍 We live in a world built around sitting. Long workdays, endless Zoom calls, gaming, binge-watching — the average person sits 9–12 hours every single day.
⚠️ The problem? Sitting shuts down your body.
🪑 Metabolism slows → fewer calories burned
💉 Insulin sensitivity drops → higher diabetes risk
❤️ Circulation weakens → greater risk of heart disease
🧠 Energy crashes → focus, mood, and productivity suffer
Even if you hit the gym, hours of sitting undo your progress. Studies show people who sit 6+ hours daily have a 40% higher risk of early death compared to those who move more.
🔥 The NEAT Effect: Movement That Saves Lives
Dr. Levine’s life’s work uncovered the secret weapon against sitting disease: NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis).
👉 NEAT is the energy you burn through small, everyday movement — standing, pacing, fidgeting, even pedaling under your desk.
His research shows NEAT can account for a difference of up to 2,000 calories per day between two people of the same size. That’s the difference between lean and sluggish, energized and drained.
📊 Calorie Burn Per Hour
Sitting motionless: ~60 cal/hour
Light pedaling (like ShrediCycle™): ~120+ cal/hour 🚴♂️
💡 Small movements. Huge impact.
🚴 The Practical Solution: ShrediCycle™
Dr. Levine invented treadmill desks to fight back against sitting. But let’s be honest:
❌ Treadmills are expensive, awkward, and noisy.
❌ Most people can’t walk and work at the same time.
That’s why we created ShrediCycle™ — the practical, compact way to put Dr. Levine’s science into action.
✅ Fits under any desk
✅ Silent & smooth
✅ Affordable & effective
✅ Burns calories while you sit
🔥 You can burn up to 500 extra calories per day just by pedaling during your normal routine.
📚 What the Research Says
This isn’t hype — it’s science.
🧪 Mayo Clinic (Dr. Levine): Excessive sitters faced double the risk of diabetes & heart disease.
🩸 Journal of Applied Physiology: Just 2 hours of sitting reduces blood flow by 50%.
⚡ Levine’s NEAT research: Simple daily movements can prevent weight gain and boost energy.
Your body isn’t designed to sit all day. ShrediCycle™ keeps it moving, even while you work.
⭐ Real People, Real Results
💬 “I sit at a desk 10 hours a day. With ShrediCycle™, I’m moving the whole time without thinking about it. I’ve got more energy and my legs don’t feel stiff anymore.” - Lily - Graphic Designer
💬 “This is genius. I can actually burn calories while I’m working. Way more realistic than a treadmill desk.” - Arthur - CEO
🚀 Dr. Levine Sounded the Alarm. ShrediCycle™ is the Answer.
Sitting is inevitable. But suffering from it isn’t.
With ShrediCycle™, you can:
Burn calories 💪
Improve circulation ❤️
Boost energy ⚡
Stay focused 🧠
👉 Every minute you pedal is a minute you fight back against the dangers of sitting.