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Research Article

Do Sit-Stand Tables Affect Physical Behavior and Body Composition Similarly in Normal-Weight and Overweight Office Workers? A Pilot Study

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Pages 81-93 | Received 12 Aug 2023, Accepted 07 Nov 2023, Published online: 20 Nov 2023

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