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FITNESS IN THE WORKPLACE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Heather Verity
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My goal Increase overall health and decrease the risk of injury and disease among those with desk jobs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fit Desk Price: $249.99 Found at www.fitdesk.net
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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
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Tone Stability Ball Price: $15.68 Found at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tone-Fitness-65cm-Anti-burst-Stability- Ball/14894471
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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
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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
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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
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Choose My Plate Price: FREE Found at www.choosemyplate.gov
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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
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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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