FitBolt makes taking mini-exercise breaks easier.
Ever tried doing mini-exercise breaks for a healthier workday? Most of us have a job that chains us to a desk and chair eight hours a day. This isn’t conducive to good health. A body in motion stays in motion – or at least that’s what I’ve heard. Fact of the matter it’s a true statement. Sitting at a desk all day, not stretching or moving can be the root of serious health issues. On top of that you could be experiencing work-related stress daily. Desk life is a menace long-term; however, FitBolt can help you make a lifestyle change.
If you work in corporate hell, you probably sit in a 4×4 cubicle every day. How’s that leg room treating you? You should get up throughout the day to stretch your legs and get your body in motion. Squeezing a stress ball is one thing, but that only helps with carpal tunnel while your lower half is on the verge of restless leg syndrome. Say it isn’t so! FitBolt can help. Offered as a web app, desktop app and browser extension, FitBolt is Free. It provides scheduled time reminders for mini-exercise breaks. There is a paid version for $3 a month if the occasional ad gets to you.
FitBolt offers notifications in categories such as health, nutrition, wellness, posture and stretches. You can control how often alerts occur and track what exercises you have completed through your personal dashboard. Maybe you need to get your heart rate up before giving a presentation – nothing too strenuous, just enough to get the blood flowing. It will make you alert and more relaxed when speaking. It might be a great idea to schedule a mini-exercise break two hours after lunch. It can help get endorphins going so you don’t fall into that 3:00pm slump.
At trueITpros various team members tend to get up and walk around the building to stretch their legs. It keeps our designers sharp and writers creative. Plus our engineers are onsite most of the day so they get exercise in the field. It’s good practice to stand up or walk during the workday. It promotes a healthier lifestyle even if you have a desk life. What do you do at work to keep the blood flowing and the workday productive?