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Fitness in the workplace Equipment and software

Fitness in the workplace Equipment and software. Heather Verity. My goal. Increase overall health and decrease the risk of injury and disease among those with desk jobs. Working from a desk. Obesity, Diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, poor posture, overall sluggishness

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Fitness in the workplace Equipment and software

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  1. Fitness in the workplace Equipment and software Heather Verity

  2. My goal • Increase overall health and decrease the risk of injury and disease among those with desk jobs

  3. Working from a desk • Obesity, Diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, poor posture, overall sluggishness • Doubles risk for cardiovascular disease • Feel more energized and creative, increased productivity, less back and joint problems, feel brighter • Healthy employees=Money saved

  4. Treadmill Desk • Burn 100-150 extra calories per hour walking less than 1mph • Lose up to 66 pounds in 1 year • Controls on front of desk • Stable

  5. Exerpeutic 2000 Workfit Desk Station Electric Treadmill • Price: $731.99 • Found at Target: http://www.target.com/p/exerpeutic-2000-workfit-desk-station-electric-treadmill/-/A-14316798?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=|14316798&CPNG=Sports&kpid=14316798&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14316798

  6. Standing Exercise Bike Desk • Improve posture, cardiovascular health, and focus • Exercise bike with laptop platform (secured pads) • Comfortable elbow placement for steady hands • Foldable for easy storage • Resistance dial • Calculates time, distance, and calories burned

  7. Fit Desk • Price: $249.99 • Found at www.fitdesk.net

  8. Stability Balls • Improve posture, balance, and circulation, increase flexibility, strengthen core and leg muscles, feel more energetic • Burn 4.1x more calories/hour=160 calories/week

  9. Tone Stability Ball • Price: $15.68 • Found at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tone-Fitness-65cm-Anti-burst-Stability-Ball/14894471

  10. Free Weights • Increased strength, balance, and energy, muscle tone, lose fat, improve focus and emotional health • Improve bone density and lower risk of Osteoporosis • Lower risk of heart disease and Diabetes • Stop age related muscle loss • Space saving

  11. Cap Barbell Dumbbell Weight Set • Price: $164.00 • Found at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/17217216?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

  12. Individual Tracking • Track physical activity, tips on healthy eating, count calories for weight management, daily food log • Plan meals • Compare nutritional value of foods • Meet daily requirements • Learn to read food labels

  13. Choose My Plate • Price: FREE • Found at www.choosemyplate.gov

  14. Total Cost • Exerpeutic 2000 Workfit Desk Station Electric Treadmill: $731.99 • Fit Desk: $249.99 • Tone Stability Ball: $15.68 • Cap Barbell Dumbbell Weight Set: $164.00 • Choose My Plate: FREE • TOTAL: $1,161.66 • Healthier employees: priceless

  15. References • http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/articles-submit/ghf/top-10-reason-weight-lifting.htm • http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/225250 • http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/28/135766887/health-chair-reform-walk-dont-sit-at-your-desk • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sitting/AN02082

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