You've probably heard it before. Sitting is the new Smoking.
But it's not sitting that is so bad for us, it's prolonged sitting. You know how it is. You get in the zone and the next thing you know you have sat in your chair for 4 or 5 hours straight. NOT GOOD!
That's why every NERDbody participant receives several text messages spaced out through the day. Polite reminders for you to get up and do your NERDbody activity. BONUS: WHen you click the text you receive, you acknowledge your completion of your NERDbody activity for future tracking and reward incentives. (Pretty Nerdy we know, but that's how we roll)
“Inactivity is dangerous,” he said, “In fact, some research shows inactivity now kills more people than smoking .” Forbes -
Mobility, Posture, Strength and Metabolism! For NERDbodies like mine these are the Fantastic Four of Fitness. Unfortunately when we sit for long periods each of these worsens. But in 10 minutes or less each day we can reverse the trend and improve.
Ok, We admit it. We didn't design the NERDbody Fitness Program to be one of the most effective and affordable workplace productivity solutions. BUT IT IS!
And the statistics and the science back this up.
From memory, to creative problem solving to general disposition and attitude the connections between your body and your brain are undeniable. Here is how amazing your mind is. It appears that when your body is damaged through trauma, disability, birth defect etc your mind will compensate. Almost as if it knows not to rely on that part of your body for support. But if you are lucky enough to have what should be a healthy body your mind, you ability to think clearly, retain information, formulate solutions and createa can-do perspective are absolutely enhanced when you maintain an active healthy lifestyle. In other words, if you can use, you better use or you will lose it.