FITNESS IN THE WORKPLACE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Heather Verity.

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 Doubles risk for cardiovascular disease

Feel more energized and creative, increased productivity, less back and joint problems, feel brighter

Healthy employees=Money saved

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

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

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

Fit Desk

Price: $249.99 Found at www.fitdesk.net

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

Tone Stability Ball

Price: $15.68 Found at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tone-Fitness-65cm-Anti-

burst-Stability-Ball/14894471

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

Cap Barbell Dumbbell Weight Set

Price: $164.00 Found at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/17217216?

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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

Choose My Plate

Price: FREE Found at www.choosemyplate.gov

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

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