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44 is the new 40, and we’re not talking about age. We’re talking about the amount of work week hours. A new report has been released discussing the amount of hours in the average work week across the United States. The bottom line: Americans are working more than ever. In all 30 of America’s largest cities, the work […]
Rebel Desk is thrilled to have renowned fitness expert (and standing desk user!) Lisa Reed offer her simple steps to great posture. As you head into another day at the office, you find yourself grimacing at the thought of sitting for the next 8 plus hours. Your back is in knots and your body is feeling […]
We know that many benefits come from being active. Going out for a bike ride or a run feels good, tones muscles, and boosts energy. When we sit on the couch instead of taking that bike ride, we know we’re not getting the benefits of activity, but we don’t necessarily think that we’re doing our […]
The holiday season is everyone’s favorite time of year. Friends and family come from all over to spend important days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years together. Potlucks, office parties, and the occasional “friendsgiving” or “Chrismakwanzika” get-together keep your weekends busy. With all the planning that is involved for the next month or so, figuring out […]
*This post was written by Rebel Desk CEO, Kathleen Hale and first published on LinkedIn. Have you seen the human hamster wheel? Yes, I said human hamster wheel. It is what is sounds like - a large wheel that a person can walk inside of while remaining in the same position. Just like, well, a […]
Not so long ago, your mother was reminding you not to slouch in your seat during dinner. She also held the front door open for you to get some fresh air and play with the neighbors kids. These days, your boss doesn’t walk in and tell you to take a break for fresh air, and your […]
Everyone is looking for the fountain of youth, right? Well, you might need to look no farther than your feet! A study recently published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that standing helps to protect the DNA that in turn protects you from negative effects of aging. The researchers studied 49 adults in their late […]
Is your office safe? Look around. Do you see lots of people sitting for long stretches of time? If so, then a group of Australian scientists would say that you’re in unsafe territory! An article recently published in the Medical Journal of Australia declares that the rise of computer work is putting office workers at risk. […]
A new study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has some bad news for the active couch potato. Active couch potato is a term being used to describe people who exercise regularly but are sedentary when they are not exercising. It turns out, that for every two hours of sitting, you cancel the cardiorespiratory fitness […]
This blog post was guest-written by Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Brodie Gregory, . Cognitive dissonance occurs when our actions are inconsistent with our attitudes or beliefs. This morning I had a healthy dose of cognitive dissonance when I started writing this blog post sitting down. Needless to say, I quickly shifted to my standing desk to avoid cognitive […]