When Dr. James Levine’s first book Move a Little, Lose a Lot hit the shelves in 2009 it had tectonic implications on our understanding of “sitting disease” and what we needed to do to address our nation’s new leading cause of premature death. The book introduced Dr. Levine’s concept of non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or “NEAT” for short. NEAT is the class of activity that yields positive health results through frequent low-intensity movement, such as from using a standing- or treadmill desk. Speaking personally, Move a Little, Lose a Lot changed my life, my livelihood, and my entire sense of life purpose. So, yes, I went into Dr. Levine’s new book, Get Up! Why Your Chair [...]
It is well known that the vast majority of corporations’ health care costs are generated by one-quarter to one-third of the employee population, a minority that avoids participation in traditional corporate wellness programs. Today’s wellness programs focus mostly on keeping the healthy healthier but do little for those with the most costly chronic care issues. These employees are generally more reluctant to take advantage of gym memberships or similar wellness offers, yet they’re also the demographic most in need of injecting activity into their workdays. These employees often suffer from weight gain, [...]
WorkWhileWalking isn’t only the best resource for information about treadmill desk and standing desk solutions. Our team of experts is also on hand to offer corporate, government, and educational institutions comprehensive assistance in selecting the right equipment for their organization, and product advice is just the beginning. Institutions hoping to make strides toward a comprehensive corporate wellness program should look no further. Read more below about the many ways we can help you with your mission.
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