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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
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