August 29, 2017

Mindfulness and Wellness in Corporate Culture

Happy, healthy employees are better employees. It’s no surprise then that according to a recent article in Fast Company, corporate culture wellness programs are a nearly $8B industry in the United States and $40B worldwide, with growth expectations of nearly 8% through 2021. The definition of “corporate wellness” has expanded as employers continue to recognize the value of new, more holistic...

August 22, 2017

Top 9 Habits that Productive Movers Have Mastered

Sometimes it seems like making time for physical activity in your life requires a superpower. After all, who has time to work and work out? But the truth is that striking a balance between exercise and productivity can actually make your life easier, not harder. We’ve outlined the top nine habits that help highly productive people stay physically active, too. They make movement...

August 15, 2017

6 Design Hacks That Will Add Movement to Your Workday

Our team at FluidStance wants to help you be moved, especially as you go through your workday. While we have some great tips for adding movement to your office for free, we’ve also been asked about ways that design can influence how much movement you get throughout the workday. These design hacks—which range from simple fixes to more in-depth renovations—can help any office...

August 8, 2017

7 Awesome Office Design Trends You Should Know About

When it comes to your office, you want it to feel like your home away from home: after all, you’re spending most of your day there, so it should feel and look amazing. Several office design trends are gaining popularity among professionals who want to redesign their office in 2017 and beyond. These are designs that promote productivity, focus, and...

August 1, 2017

8 Best Backpack Stuffers for Back-to-School 2017

Summer is winding down, and it’s time for the most exciting (or dreaded, depending on the kid) time of year: back-to-school! No matter how your kid feels about heading back into the classroom, they’re sure to have a long list of back-to-school supplies that needs tackling. Rather than sticking to the usual routine, spice up the new school year with...

July 27, 2017

7 Revitalizing Yoga Poses to Try at Your Standing Desk

Movement is essential to a healthy lifestyle: motion and balance are keys to sustaining one’s mental capacity and flowing through life with ease. Try these seven yoga poses at your desk, and watch how you and your work shift in a positive direction. Mountain Pose Tadasana: The most basic standing pose, this is great for posture and core strength. For this pose,...

July 20, 2017

8 Walking Tours You Won’t Want to Miss

Whether a casual afternoon stroll or a strenuous several-day journey is more your speed, there’s a walking tour out there for you. Walking tours are a great way to add movement to your vacation; some let you spend an afternoon exploring a new area, while others constitute the vacation itself. We’ve taken a look at eight walking tours that will appeal...

July 13, 2017

A Short History of the Balance Board

Here at FluidStance, we have a Paul Bunyan Balance Board of our own in the office. Another modern balance board, created by the famous WWII pilot Stanley Washburn Jr., was inspired by his meeting with children on Africa’s Gold Coast—the kids were balancing themselves on a plank and log. Washburn created his own version as a gift for his daughter...

July 6, 2017

10 Ways to Add Movement to Your Summer Vacation

Your summer vacation is a time to relax and hit the pause button, right? Maybe so, but you don’t want to get home only to start back at square one with your fitness level. These ten tips will help you stay active while on vacation so you can enjoy your time away without having to worry about getting back on track once...

June 15, 2017

We’re Losing Balance as We Age—Here’s What We Can Do About It

We often use the term balance to describe both our emotional and physical wellbeing. There is the intangible form, the magic mix of where we focus our time, energy, and efforts. This kind of balance tends to naturally improve with age as we learn to better manage our time, recognize the brevity of life, and see more value in meaningful...