Treadmill Desks Can Play Key Role in Healthier Workforces

Palm Beach Gardens, FL, September 06, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Sitting is now seen as being just as dangerous as smoking in the workplace. It’s time to stand up and take notice of active corporate wellness programs that both trim waistlines and reduce healthcare costs. One tool in the corporate wellness arsenal is the use of active workstations like treadmill desks.

Just as the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress is about to convene, case studies and scientific papers are pointing to the benefits of emerging technologies in tackling the problem of obesity in the workplace. A new white paper, Sit Up and Take Notice - The Case for In-Office Activity Stations has just been released by the EHBC.

“Treadmill desks and bike desks are proving to be a crucial part of any wellness program,” said Jonathan Edelheit, President of the EHBC. They help to keep employees moving throughout the day, so they can live an active lifestyle. Besides the obvious advantage of losing calories, treadmill desks improve focus and moral; creating a more productive workforce.”

Key Findings from new White Paper Include:
· People working at a bike desk burned calories at 2.5 times the rate than when they sat and typed at a traditional desk
· Employees who used treadmill desks for just one hour per day burned an average of 74 more calories
· Integrating walking and working by just 2-3 hours every day could result in a loss of 4-6 pounds per week

To download your copy of the whitepaper, visit: http://www.wellnesswhitepapers.com/ls-aug-14/