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 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: $  Found at Target: ?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=| &CPNG=Sports&kpid= &LID=PA &ci_src= &ci_sku=

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: $  Found at

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: Ball/

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: $  Found at Walmart: &wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

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

Total Cost  Exerpeutic 2000 Workfit Desk Station Electric Treadmill: $  Fit Desk: $  Tone Stability Ball: $15.68  Cap Barbell Dumbbell Weight Set: $  Choose My Plate: FREE  TOTAL: $1,  Healthier employees: priceless

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