FluidStance Blog - A space for content created and curated by the FluidStance team, designed to inspire motion in all areas of life.

May 5, 2020

Working out more? Take good care of your body.

For many people, being home more lately means the opportunity to pump up your exercise regimen. Regular exercise is an essential part of staying fit and healthy. But it’s important to take good care of your body before, during and after your workout sessions, because without the right practices, you may experience inflammation. What is inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s...

April 9, 2020

5 Ways to Boost Your Morning Routine

Need more energy these days? Struggling with your morning routine? If you’re like a lot of people operating under the new normal of working from home, mornings might be more stressful and exhausting than usual. Between attempting to keep to some kind of routine or schedule, helping your kids through their online schooling, trying to be as productive as possible,...

March 19, 2020

5 Tips for Setting Your Home Office Up for Success

Most of us are suddenly finding ourselves working from home, and for way more time than we ever have. While the reasons for doing so are less than joyful, it is a great opportunity to approach this new space in your home with a fresh eye towards facilitating focus and productivity. And don’t forget you want to make it a...

March 12, 2020

Refresh and Reset Your Workspace in Time for Spring

We’ve turned the clocks forward and Spring is pretty much about sprung, which means it’s a great time to refresh and reset your workspace. Here are some tips on how to go about that, from the simple act of cleaning your desk off, to performing maintenance on your equipment, such as FluidStance balance boards, to refreshing your space with some...

February 25, 2020

How to Properly Refuel After a Workout

Whether you prefer pumping iron at the gym, running outside, or hiking, biking, or practicing yoga, you need the right food to properly refuel after your workout. Without the right nutrition, you won’t see the gains and performance improvements that you expect. You could even put yourself at risk of injury. Add the following to your post-workout routine to make sure you...

February 11, 2020

5 Stretches to Do at Your Desk Now

When you’re deep into a project with an impending due date, probably the last thing you’re thinking about is taking a break to stretch at your desk. However, we all know that long periods of inactivity, particularly when sitting, can be harmful to your health. A 2010 report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine affirmed that long periods of sitting, along...

January 28, 2020

Why Am I So Tired At Work?

Do you ever feel exhausted at work? Days where it doesn’t seem to matter how much coffee you’ve had or how much sleep you got the night before? When you have responsibilities or deadlines, it can be really frustrating to feel tired at work. You might think the reason you’re tired is due to just a bad night, or maybe...

January 21, 2020

6 Ways to Keep Moving this Winter

Many places offer a diverse range of opportunities for adults to stay active. But once the cold weather hits, it can be more difficult for many of us to keep moving. Combine the dropping temperatures with the holidays and an increased craving for warm comfort food and you get some common reasons why many people gain weight during the winter....

November 24, 2019

5 Ways to Tell You’re Dehydrated

Proper hydration is essential to overall good health and fitness. But it’s not always easy to tell if you’re getting enough water. By paying attention to the signs of low H2O intake, you’ll know when it’s time to take action. There are certain times you’re more likely to be dehydrated, such as during exercise, hot weather, or when you’re sick....

October 29, 2019

How Your Posture May Be Affecting Your Health and Productivity

Good posture, or neutral spine, does more than make you look taller. The alignment of your cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions can affect your comfort level, cognition, and health. Assessing and improving your posture both at home and at work can make a difference by helping you function at a more optimal level. Energy Levels Lagging energy has so many causes...