We have known this for decades that exercise is vital to health and well-being. The questions that many of us want answered, however, is how much do we need to exercise and what kind of exercise do we need to do? Do you have to run a marathon or spend 60 minutes on rowing machine […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deciding to make a change in your life isn’t always easy. It can hard to enough to switch from coffee to tea or some other relatively small change. A larger lifestyle change can seem daunting. Many people who want to be healthier or more active are afraid to make the switch. Often because they don’t think of […]
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 […]
Many studies have discussed the benefits of using a treadmill desk, and we’ve referenced lots of them in our blog and website. But reading the results of a study is never the same as hearing from people directly. We regularly follow up with customers to see what they love about their treadmill desk. In honor […]
This post was originally published by Kathleen Hale (Rebel Desk CEO) on LinkedIn. You can view the original post here. When I talk to people about working at a treadmill desk, I occasionally get a response like this: “Exercising while you work? Are we that busy? What has the world come to!” Is the treadmill […]
When I was a kid, I loved walking to school. Maybe it was the relief of not having to take the school bus - jostling for the perfect seat, the bumpy ride, the windows that wouldn’t open. Maybe it was the feeling of freedom of being outside. Although it’s easy to hop in the car […]
It’s been three months since you resolved to eat better, lose weight, and exercise more. How have you done inthose three months? Chances are that your New Years resolution did not work out quite as you planned. We get it! Life gets in the way of even the best laid plans. Fortunately Spring is a great time to […]
We spend eight or more hours a day in our office space. Our office becomes a second home to us, and it’s important to feel comfortable and enjoy the time you spend there. Offices come in different shapes and sizes, but all could be customized to give you a place that you love spending time in, […]