We all know how it feels to walk into the office and spot an obviously sick co-worker. Your first thought is, “I’m so glad I just bought more hand sanitizer,” and your second one is, “Stay far away!” While catching a cold or the flu can seem inevitable during the winter months, research shows that you can do […]
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 […]
Do you try to head to the gym after work to add some activity into your day? If you are feeling guilty for spending most of the day in your desk chair and hope that an hour of cardio will make up for that, scientists are saying exercise won’t make up for being sedentary. In […]
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 […]
We are six days into the New Year and here is what we’ve been reminded of: it can be hard to keep those resolutions! We have the best intentions when we make that long list of resolutions, but life can get in the way of sticking to them. One of the best ways to make […]
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 […]
With the growing movement to sit less at work, there are more options to stay active in the office than ever before. Growing numbers of companies are adding wellness programs that encourage and incentivize employees to join gyms, have walking meetings, and track their activity through wearable devices such as FitBit. More people are seeking active workstations as well. These […]
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 […]
There is no shortage of reports and articles detailing the dramatic toll that inactivity is having on people’s health, companies’ profits, and the larger economy. And there is reason to be dramatic. We are about to hit the highest ever recorded obesity level among adults. A Mayo clinic study reported that women who are obese exercise for a mere […]