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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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