What is your sedentary profile?
Six questions to take an honest, judgement-free look at your day: how long you spend sitting, and how much room movement already has. You get a two-axis profile and a few small steps to start. The calculation stays on your device.
Self-observation inspired by the WHO’s physical activity guidelines. It is neither a diagnosis nor a clinical measure, just a starting point.
How this test is calculated
This is a self-observation exercise, not a clinical scale. Each answer is worth a few points; the total, from 0 to 19, places your day on one of four levels, from a fairly active day to a very sedentary one. Two axes detail the profile: time spent sitting, and activity. The questions draw on World Health Organization reference points, which give 150 to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity as a long-term population guideline. It is not a target to hit tomorrow, nor a prescription: for someone starting out, the first step is simply to move a little more than today. The calculation runs entirely in your browser; nothing is sent.
No answer is sent to our servers: the profile is calculated in your browser. Adults only.
FAQ
Does this test give a diagnosis?
No. It measures nothing clinical: it is a self-observation that helps you place your day and choose a first step. It does not replace advice from a health professional.
What does the score from 0 to 19 mean?
The higher it is, the more your day includes sitting and the less movement. A high score is not a reproach: it simply shows where there is most room to move a little more.
I am very sedentary: where do I start?
With something ridiculously small: getting up at every break, walking for five minutes at a set time. Regularity matters more than duration. If you have a chronic condition, pain or any doubt, ask a doctor first.
Are the WHO reference points a target?
They are reference points for a population, to be considered over the long term. They are not a personal obligation: every extra minute of movement beyond your starting point already counts.
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