10 Reasons to Add FootGaming to the Workplace
The more you practice FootGaming, the more reasons you'll
discover to add movement to learning, leisure and
workplace computer time. Here are "10 Reasons" to get you
started:
1. Encourages posture and optimal spine alignment: Because a
person is unstable when standing and moving, your body needs to
try to balance itself. Good posture is coincidently the easiest
to balance with. Thus, when standing, moving and balancing
while using a FootPOWR pad as your
computer mouse, your body will automatically try to align
itself into the proper posture. This helps improve spinal
health, and decrease back pain.
2. Causes you to frequently change positions. Standing and
moving while moving the cursor during games or educational
software use causes to you to change your position often to
balance. For example, if you turn 45 degrees to face the right
or left, your body will assume a new position. Standing
occasionally on one foot to hit an arrow or left/right mouse
button is great training. This helps reduce damage caused by
prolonged sitting (or slouching) in the same position.
3. Fitness is a footstep away: Another great thing about
using this alternative to a mouse, is that you can do
mini-workouts whenever you want, without leaving the office,
computer lab or classroom computer station. As needed
throughout the day, you can make productive use of computer
time with a quick workout. Because it’s so convenient,
you will probably do it more, thus resulting in better health,
brain function, productivity and focus.
4. Improve your balance. This one is very understandable.
The moment you begin to play a game or use software on a
FootPOWR pad you work against gravity to maintain balance and
eye-foot coordination.
5. Improves your circulation. Regular movement, even
standing as opposed to sitting, will keep the blood flowing to
all parts of your body, throughout the day. A desk chair on the
other hand, reduces circulation to some parts of the body after
prolonged use.
6. You’ll feel more energetic. It has been proven that
staying in one position, will make you more tired, while moving
around and being active will give you more energy. With regular
FootGaming at the desk or computer station, you will feel much
more energized after you finish your work.
7. Burn up to 350 calories per day. More movement during the
day = more calories burnt. Burning 350 calories per day =
losing one pound of fat every 10 days. You may not burn quite
350, but nonetheless, it will help you stay fit. Part of the
“energy out vs energy in” equation is that fact
that many of us snack while playing computer games or sitting
at our desks. FootGamers report that they snack less – at
an average of 270 calories per snack session. Adding the
snacking less and moving more equation together results in
healthy habits and fewer stored calories per day
8. Less costly (in time and money) than a gym membership or lost productivity. A FootPOWR pad cannot replace regular sports, strength training or even high end cardio – but on days when you simply cannot get out for that sort of exercise it provides some oxygen-using exercise and balance training. You will feel energized after a FootGaming session and can return to work or life more refreshed and ready to be productive, focused and alert.
9. Cross-generation Use: The FootPOWR pad in the office can easily deliver fun for whole families at home. Our foam pad model is easy to transport and can be stored in a very small area. School use of the FootPOWR pad usually inspires kids to request one for home game play. In no time the whole family can share in more active play together. Unlike exergame peripherals that only work on certain consoles, the FootPOWR pad can play hundreds of existing games. Simply plug it in and play.
10. C’mon, its fun! Who doesn’t like the idea of moving while playing? FootGaming is an exciting alternative to chair-play, and may just add a spark of fun to your day. Contact us now for a custom solution survey for your workplace objectives.
