The correct body posture can change your life

Did you ever wonder, what is the key ingredient of confidence? What helps one think more clearly?

Well, the answer to this is simple! It is, the correct body posture. Studies conducted in the past shows that people who sat up straight were more confident, less nervous and more focused. They had a higher retention ratio and were better qualified for most jobs. They appeared more serious and fit descriptions for the company's positions.

Those who would slump were more likely to have a shorter focus span and appeared to be less confident and more nervous. Richard Petty from Ohio State University shows through his studies that our body posture does not only affect what others think of us, but also of what we think of, of ourselves.

Petty conducted a study with a graduate student from Ohio State University where randomly selected students were asked to answer a few multiple choice questions. It was found that students who sat up straight were more confident of there first selected answer while those who would slump were more likely to be indecisive between answer options.

Media's impact on our body posture

Media is taking over our lives. Most kids are introduced to television at an early age, it is their most common source of information. Most people use internet, surf the net and watch movies, each of these form of media shows a type of body image that is noted. Every girl wants to be thin enough to disappear and every guy wants to gain muscles and get a 6-pack abs. People rely on these sources for their information. But to be able to abide by these body images one works out so much that they strain their muscles or damage their joints. It is vital that people maintain a good posture and avoid media imposed images in order to live a long healthy life without any physical issues.

Exercise at Work... Do It!

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/exercise-at-work/10-office-exercises-you-can-do-secretly.htm

The excuse “I don’t have time to work out” is no longer an acceptable anymore! There are many exercises that can be done during the work day. The article “10 Office Exercises You Can Do Secretly” by Jodie Schneider teaches you simple, in work, exercises that can keep you in shape and lower stress levels.

When I’m stuck at a desk all day I constantly do exercises, it revives me. It can be as simple as stretching your neck.

Exercising at work will lower stress levels, increase good health and upsurge productivity.

Live the Body Mission promoted life, the healthy productive life!

Standing and working... the new trend in business

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-standing-desk-20120808,0,800188.story

“Studies now show that even for those who work out during the day, prolonged sitting can increase the long-term risk of illness or death.”

“Since 2003, several of Hamilton's studies have found that physical inactivity, such as sitting, can impair key mechanisms in the body that regulate fat and cholesterol metabolism — changes that aren't reversed by exercise. Sitting also dramatically reduces contractions or electrical activity in skeletal muscles, because the chair is supporting the body's weight, Hamilton said.”

-Julie Deardorff, Chicago Tribune reporter

If those statements alone don’t scare you then I don’t know what will. Julie Deardroff’s (Chicago Tribune) article “Sedentary office workers try standing desks” really opens your eyes to potential health risks that can come with sitting and being ‘sedentary’ for an extended period of time.

Here at Body Mission Furniture our goal is to create a healthy productive work environment. We have a desk in the works that is the answer to this problem. With our desk you can go from sitting to standing in seconds! We highly recommend our desk. You don’t have to stand all day, but taking turns from sitting to standing throughout the day would benefit your health greatly.

Don't be like this guy!

Ergonomics in the workplace is vital for employee health, happiness and productivity. Dont have your employees feeling like this! Let Body Mission help you set up an efficient and safe office one desk at a time.

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Healthy, Happy and PRODUCTIVE!

 

In a fast moving and competitive economy such as the one today, productivity is extremely important to a businesses success. Things like an office atmosphere with more plants, lights, or music could keep an employees drive and alive all day long. Of course things like healthy diet and life choices are vital fuel to your work day as well. One of the most talked about topics in workplace health however, is that keeping the body active increases the thought process and liveliness of employees, literally keeping them on their toes!

Check out this article written by health enthusiast Mark Sisson from marksdailyapple.com. It includes ten tips for being healthier and more productive in the workplace! http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-ways-to-make-workplace-healthier-productive/#axzz2S

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4 Important factors that ensure neutral posture

Why is neutral posture so important? Does it lead to maximum health and comfort? Well, the answer is yes! The following factors are extremely important to maintain a neutral posture.

• Adjustable monitor and keyboard - in order to ensure an eye level vision of the monitor and a 90 degree angle for the arm when typing on the keyboard
• Support when seated - leg rest ensures an upright position, and back support ensures safety of back incase of injury or long work hours
• Flexibility to accomodate all users comfortably - adjustable seats/chairs that can be moved according to height and other such physical requirement
• Easy to maneuver in compact spaces - use smaller sized technology that are well placed in order to ensure easy movement in a restricted amount of space

If these precautions are taken, the chances to encounter physical issues at a later stage of your life with reduce dramatically.

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