Prolonged sitting is one of the most well documented and least discussed public-health issues of our time. Research links sedentary behavior to cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, blood sugar dysregulation, and musculoskeletal problems.
Here's the kicker: these risks exist independently of whether someone exercises. You can run three miles in the morning and still spend the rest of your day doing something that quietly chips away at your health.
That disconnect, between what the science says and what people actually know, is the gap NAAS was built to close.
To reduce prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior through public-health education, community programs, and evidence informed guidance: for individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities.
Everything NAAS does; every resource we publish, every program we run, every partnership we build, traces back to that mission. Sit less. Move more. Live better.
Modern life was built for sitting. Office jobs, long commutes, smartphones, streaming services; the infrastructure of daily life practically demands it. Blaming individuals for sitting too much misses the point entirely.
That's why NAAS approaches sedentary behavior as a public-health and environmental issue: one shaped by workplaces, urban design, technology, and social norms. Changing it requires changing systems and environments, not just habits.
Our work is grounded in movement science, behavioral health research, and public-health evidence. We don't promote fear, fads, or one-size-fits-all mandates. We offer clear guidance, practical frameworks, and programs that work in the real world.
NAAS works across four areas to move the needle on sedentary behavior.
Free, accessible resources that explain the science of sedentary behavior in plain language, no medical degree required. From research summaries to practical guides, we make movement health understandable for everyone.
Practical guidance, workshops, and movement aware frameworks for employers, schools, and institutions. We help organizations address prolonged sitting through evidence informed approaches that work in the real world.
We bridge the gap between peer reviewed science and real world application; turning findings into frameworks people can use today. When new research drops, we break it down so it's actually useful.
Supporting community organizations and local partners in creating accessible, inclusive opportunities to sit less; regardless of fitness level, income, or background. Movement is for everyone.
NAAS was built for a wide range of people and organizations, all connected by one thing: the recognition that sedentary behavior is a real issue worth taking seriously.
You spend most of your day seated. You want real information and practical tools, not a fitness program or a guilt trip.
You care about your team's wellbeing. You're looking for structured, credible programming that works in the real world.
You serve people who need more movement. You want evidence informed approaches that are accessible and sustainable.
NAAS is a young organization with big ambitions. We're actively expanding our educational library, building out workplace wellness programs, growing community partnerships, and working toward a future where sedentary behavior is as widely understood, and as actively addressed, as any other major public-health issue.
The science is clear. The need is real. And we're in this for the long haul. If you want to be part of that, as a partner, supporter, or someone who simply wants to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you want to learn, partner, or help fund the mission, we'd love to hear from you.
Dive into our free educational resources on sedentary behavior, the health risks of prolonged sitting, and practical strategies to move more every day.
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Contact NAASNAAS is a nonprofit on a mission to get people moving. We provide research-backed education on the health risks of prolonged sitting: for individuals, workplaces, schools, and communities.
